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When you stay at a motel, you’ll often find an outdoor pool and a free parking spot. With a stay at a motel, you’ll usually access your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace at the end of the 1940s when cars became more popular along with road trip vacations, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.

Some outdoorsy places nearby include Pelorus Sound, Kenepuru Sounds, and Queen Charlotte Walkway. While you’re checking out the area, consider visiting Waikawa Marina, Oamaru Bay, and Mabel Island.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Ships Cove to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually February and January with an average temp of 62°F, while the coldest months are July and August with an average of 52°F. Average annual precipitation for Ships Cove is 39 inches.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Ships Cove to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Picton (PCN), which is located 22.5 mi (36.2 km) away from the city center. Otherwise, you can search for flights to Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne), which is 34.5 mi (55.6 km) away. If you’d like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.