Marlborough Sounds Outdoor Activities

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Early Bird Eco Cruise

Adventure Tour - Picton - Starting from $99.00 per person

Motuara Island is a bird sanctuary, a predator free safe haven for many rare native species. Early morning bird song greets you as you step ashore onto a tidy track which gradually climbs to a spectacular vantage point built above the forest canopy.
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Full Day Queen Charlotte Kayak and Walking Tour from Picton

Kayaking - Picton - Starting from $169.00 per person

This adventure combo is without a doubt, one of the best ways to experience the Marlborough Sounds. On your full day kayak and walking tour you will experience some of the iconic activities of the spectacular Queen Charlotte Sound. Spot rays and sea birds while learning about the lush native bush. You will encounter amazing beaches and spectacular views. More...

South Island Flexible Travel Pass - Christchurch Return

Bus - Christchurch - Starting from $599.00 per person

Be prepared to be blown away by the places you will go and the things you will do while travelling on our super fun Hop-on Hop-off Adventure Travel Network.

A Hop-on Hop-off Travel Pass is a great way to see New Zealand's impressive South Island. You will get access to stunning destinations, meet like-minded travelers, get great recommendations from your Driver Guide and best of all have total flexibility to hop-on or hop-off where ever you like along the route. This pass can be... More...

Full Day Marlborough Sounds Mail Boat Cruise

Sightseeing Cruise - Havelock - Starting from $109.00 per person

Join this guided full day tour in the historic Pelorus Mail Boat as it delivers mail, groceries, freight, and people to this stunning and remote inland waterway. The people living here have no road access and no mains electricity. A real-life cruise providing an essential service to the residents of the largest part of the Marlborough Sounds. More...

Full-Day Guided Sea Kayak Trip from Picton

Kayaking - Picton - Starting from $140.00 per person

Sea kayak from the picturesque Picton foreshore, across the harbour and into the Grove Arm of the Queen Charlotte Sound. Stop on a sandy beach in this beautiful remote location for morning tea and lunch. Your guide will enjoy sharing their knowledge of the Marlborough Sounds and it's native flora and fauna as you paddle along. More...

Half-Day Dolphin Viewing Eco-Tour from Picton

Wildlife - Picton - Starting from $99.00 per person

Enjoy some of the majestic dolphins that visit the sheltered waters of the scenic Marlborough Sounds. Degree qualified guides will be there to ensure you (and the dolphins) have an enjoyable and safe experience. Whether you see a school of dolphins leisurely cruising along or marvel at their high leaps, back-flips and somersaults during social bouts, dolphins are a magnificent sight! Our Department of Conservation permits allows us to seek out and interact with all species of marine mammals... More...

Scenic Wellington Helicopter Flight

Helicopter Tour - Wellington - Starting from $120.00 per person

Moments after boarding your helicopter you will ascend from the heart of the capital city on a short but exhilarating flight. In an instant, the Wellington landscape is brought into perspective. You will have a unique bird's eye view of the stunning landscape dotted with iconic buildings such as Te Papa, the Beehive and the Cake Tin. Weather permitting you will be treated to views of the Marlborough Sounds and upper South Island. 9-minute flight. More...

Marlborough Vineyard Discoverer

Wine Tour - Nelson - Starting from $2250.00 per person

Included in this adventure:
• Approximately 70 minutes flight time over the Mt Richmond Forest Park and Wairau Valley
• Two-way communication between you and your pilot
• 1 x Mountain landing
SIGHTS:
• The beautiful Wairau Valley
• Iconic boutique Winery
• Breathtaking mountain landscapes More...

Marlborough Sounds Experience

Air Tour - Nelson - Starting from $2250.00 per person

Included in this adventure:
• Approximately 70 minutes flight time exploring the Marlborough Sounds
• Two-way communication between you and your pilot
• Gourmet lunch at Bay of Many Coves Resort
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• Native bush
• Breathtaking waterways More...

Marlborough Sounds Day Visit to Lochmara

Day Tour - Picton - Starting from $60.00 per person

Spend the day or a few hours at Lochmara in the Queen Charlotte Sound. Enjoy a 15 minute cruise over to Lochmara and choose from an array of activities, including a self guided walk around our 11 acre property with interpretation panels on the native flora and fauna, for those fit walkers we have a 3.5 km access track to the Queen Charlotte track, participate in the daily hand-feeding on animals including the Kakariki (native parakeet) and join a guided tour (additional fee applies) of the... More...

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The Perfect Spot - Holiday Home.

The Perfect Spot is situated in Kenepuru Sounds and offers a garden, a private beach area and water sports facilities....

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Cruise the remotest part of The Marlborough Sounds - Sightseeing Cruise - Havelock. Starting from $132.00 per person.

Sunday Best of the Sounds Cruise operates every Sunday through Summer from November to April and brings together...

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