The Snout View

The Snout View is a scenic viewpoint in Marlborough District, Marlborough. The Snout View is situated nearby to Allports Island, as well as near the quarter Waikawa.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Allports Island.

Allports Island

Photo: Pseudopanax, Public domain.

Allports Island is a small uninhabited island located in Queen Charlotte Sound in Marlborough, New Zealand. It reaches a height of 79 metres and is 1 kilometre from the New Zealand mainland.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Waikawa and Picton.

Waikawa is a small settlement to the north east of Picton, Marlborough, New Zealand. Waikawa Bay opens onto Queen Charlotte Sound. The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "bitter water" for Waikawa. Waikawa is situated 3 km southwest of The Snout View.

Picton

Photo: Mattinbgn, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Picton is a small but important town in the beautiful Marlborough Sounds at the top of the South Island of New Zealand. The town is a major hub in New Zealand's transport network, linking the South Island road and rail network with ferries that cross Cook Strait to and from Wellington in the North Island.