D’Urville Island is situated in the Tasman Sea between the North and South Islands of New Zealand. It is unknown when the property was last sold or how much it was sold for. "Do this food and beverage thing in a city, no way, but out here it's different," Dennis says. It was named after the French explorer Jules Dumont d'Urville. On 1 July 2017, Kupe Bay, Rangitoto Ki Te Tonga/D'Urville Island, Marlborough Sounds, 7193 had a Rating Valuation … He and Judith spent many years selling cars in Nelson, then Christchurch, before making the move to d'Urville. Durville Island accommodation - self catering holiday homes, houses, baches, beach houses, vacation rentals, cabins, cottages, chalets and more. Kupe Bay, Rangitoto Ki Te Tonga/D'Urville Island, Marlborough Sounds, 7193 is a Lifestyle property with 0 bedrooms, 0 bathrooms and 0 parking spaces. Property details for Kupe Bay, Rangitoto Ki Te Tonga/D'Urville Island, Marlborough Sounds, 7193 provided to you by New Zealand's leading source of real estate information and advice. This island, also known as D'Urville Island, lies between Nelson near Golden Bay and Picton in the Marlborough Sounds. 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Terry calculated that from their house to Nelson and back it is 322 kilometres. The green hues of the bush seem more intense and the blue of the surrounding ocean more vivid. "I treat it like it's not our place, it's their place. May between Nelson’s Tas­man Bay and the Marlborough Sounds lies d’Urville Island—literally, an island cast between two shores. Do a spot of fishing, relax in a hot tub, go bird watching, go for a stroll through the forest or amp it up with mountain biking and hiking. ( Log Out /  Full financial details are available by email or phone 64 0272353015. D'Urville, as I was discovering, is an island of extremes, and watching the ever-changing weather come and go from the comfort of bed was a bit dreamy. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a Page. "I'm doing exactly what my mum and dad used to do, they did mostly weekend charters, and they were booked 18 months in advance.". They have a small cottage behind their house which they rent out to people keen to experience a slice of island life. They both enjoy meeting people and hearing their stories. Cherry bay is Lot 2 of the total area, 151.542 hectares with 29.262 hectares under the covernant with the New Zealand Department of Conservation. Like Craig, Lindsay grew up on the island. Make the time on the island yours. The isolation means it takes a bit longer to get supplies in and rubbish out. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. "A lot of people get here, and they have got away from work or the stress of work. The D'Urville Wilderness Resort, formerly the Elkington family homestead, is the only dedicated accommodation on the island. "This just got so busy that I wasn't doing fishing justice, really. Satellite. The outermost island in the Marlborough Sounds is home to about 40 permanent residents, has just over 60 kilometres of dirt roads and three intersections. Change ), View all posts by GlengarryDownsdrsFarmsSyndandInvestments. Indeed the journey to French Pass from Nelson, the closest town, takes two hours and is narrow and windy in parts. But if the road isn't a deterrent, then thoughts of entering the water near the notoriously dangerous pass itself is. D'Urville Crossings Craig Aston with his dog Squidward. There are five baches listed on Airbnb, the community hall is available for hire, and there is a Department of Conservation campground at Greville Harbour. "You have to like your own company. Sue Savage with Landy, her faithful Land Rover Defender. "Now there are just colossal amounts of boats coming either from Nelson or across from Mana or from Okiwi Bay or even just out of French Pass, so there are boats all year round, every day of the week, virtually.". After giving pleasure to the seller and his family for over twenty years, this property needs a new loving owner. The couple live in the Ngamuka Bay house in which Craig was born. Terry and Sue Savage have lived in Kupe Bay on the western side of d'Urville Island for 24 years. Overview. Photo Map. ( Log Out /  ( Log Out /  The view from the d'Urville Wilderness Resort at Catherine Cove. Landmark & Historical Place. This rare and serence beauty is in two lots; Kupe Bay, 29.937 hectares with 12.587 hectares under covenant with the New Zealand Department of Conservation. "It's enjoyable seeing people come here and enjoy themselves.". He has employed another skipper full-time to meet the demand and has had to turn customers away when he is fully booked. Nestled in Catherine Cove, the resort looks out across Admiralty Bay, toward the mainland, and is home to the only eatery on the island. Gazing at the clear blue bay below is one of the many pleasures you will derive from this magnificent island, with great views. Now, he and wife Christine run D'Urville Crossings, a barge service between French Pass on the mainland and Kapowai Bay on the island. Like many residents, they have a vehicle on the island and one at French Pass, that way they only need to hop on a boat to get to the mainland. D’Urville Island is situated in the Tasman Sea between the North and South Islands of New Zealand. "Some of us didn't like going to school because we had to leave the island.". The couple enjoys the solitude on the island and the company of others, but they say they are equally happy on their own. A welcome stop for boaties in need of a cold drink. Returning to the island four years ago, he opened D'Urville Island Water Taxis and Charters. A commercial fisherman, Lindsay fished for orange roughy before moving overseas. Marlborough Sounds locations like D'Urville Island are becoming more popular as destinations to get away from it all. "I think it is a different sort of person that lives here; you like the space and the sea.". Sue says the increased accessibility means people on the island are much more mobile. Kupe Bay, Rangitoto Ki Te Tonga/D'Urville Island, Marlborough Sounds, 7193 is a Lifestyle property with 0 bedrooms, 0 bathrooms and 0 parking spaces. Born on the island, he left as a teenager for high school in Blenheim and later worked as a commercial fisherman, but his plan was always to return and raise a family of his own. +64 3-576 5207. www.airbnb.co.nz/rooms/21968963?location=D%27Urville+Island%2C+Rangitoto+Ke+Te+Tonga%2C+Marlborough&s=LbwesPml. He has had just eight days without bookings since Boxing Day, and they were spent carrying out boat maintenance. It has an other-worldly charm. This rare and serence beauty is in two lots; Kupe Bay, 29.937 hectares with 12.587 hectares under covenant with the New Zealand Department of Conservation. A butcher by trade, Dennis is originally from Golden Bay. He lives in Cherry Tree Bay in Catherine Cove, not far from his family homestead. The island has long been a fishing and hunting mecca. It has an other-worldly charm. Dennis and Judith Andreassend run the D'Urville Island Wilderness Resort. Page 1 The island didn't have a road until 1957, but even so, many of its residents have homes without road access to their front door. Due to insufficient data, the value of the property cannot be estimated. ( Log Out /  Ashton runs the only transport service for vehicles between French Pass and Kapowai. Rangitoto ki te Tonga / D'Urville Island (/ d ɜːr ˈ v ɪ l /) is an island in the Marlborough Sounds along the northern coast of the South Island of New Zealand.It was named after the French explorer Jules Dumont d'Urville.With an area of approximately 150 square kilometres (58 sq mi), it is the eighth-largest island of New Zealand, and has around 52 permanent residents. The couple has long had a holiday home in Pelorus Sound and spent considerable time in the area. I couldn't get enough time to actually go and catch fish so we had to do one or the other and this is so much easier on my back.". The barge can transport up to 8 tonnes. It has room for up to 39 people. Page TransparencySee More. Craig, often accompanied by border collie Squidward, ferries people to the island and back on a daily basis. D'Urville Island Wilderness Resort located in Catherine Cove. Lindsay reckons d'Urville will soon need to adapt to meet the growing visitor demand. Directions. 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