Pelorus Sound

Pelorus Sound is in . Pelorus Sound is situated nearby to the peak , as well as near the hamlet .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Moenui and Linkwater.

Hamlet
is a small settlement 3 km east of in the of New Zealand. It is situated on the shores of the Mahikipawa arm of the Mahau Sound - one of the many sounds in the . The meaning of is "Big Sleep". is situated 3½ km southwest of Pelorus Sound.

Hamlet
Photo: Mattinbgn, CC BY 3.0.
is a locality in the Marlborough region of New Zealand. Queen Charlotte Drive, the direct route between to the west and to the east, passes through it. Kenepuru Sound lies to the north and northeast. is situated 5 km southeast of Pelorus Sound.

Photo: Mattinbgn, CC BY 3.0.
is a town in the district of known as the green-shell mussel capital of the world. It is the major access point to the Pelorus Sound, one of the two major sounds of the .

Pelorus Sound

Latitude
-41.25364° or 41° 15′ 13″ south
Longitude
173.8258° or 173° 49′ 33″ east
Open location code
4VCMPRWG+G8
Open­Street­Map ID
node 13641437902
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­information
This page is based on OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.

Satellite Map

Discover Pelorus Sound from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
© Stadia Maps, Airbus DS, CNES, PlanetObserver, and Copernicus

Places with the Same Name

Discover other places named “Pelorus Sound”.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Mount Cawte and Double Bay (Mahau Sound).

Nearby Places

Explore places such as Moetapu Bay Campsite and Fishing Spot.

New Zealand: Must-Visit Destinations

Delve into Auckland, Wellington, Canterbury, and Christchurch.

Curious Places to Discover

Uncover intriguing places from every corner of the globe.