| Activities in Queen Charlotte Sound, Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand. Queen Charlotte Sound, Marlborough Sounds, NZ Activities types include: Cruises, Sailing & Water, Cultural & Theme, Day Trips & Excursions, Food, Wine & Nightlife, Outdoor Activities, Shore Excursions, Transportation, Walking & Biking, Water Sports. |
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Queen Charlotte Sound - Marlborough Sounds Activities
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Day Cruise - Picton - Starting from $262.00 per person
Experience 'The Ultimate Marlborough Day Out', on this full day, small group tour.
In the morning enjoy a scenic cruise through the Queen Charlotte Sound, aboard a catamaran and get to see the historic Ship Cove, where Captain Cook anchored way back in 1770. Returning to shore around 12.30pm, you will then be taken to a winery to have a single main course lunch with a glass of wine of your choice.
After lunch you will get to visit a couple more wineries with a chance to try some more of... More... |
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Sightseeing Cruise - Picton - Starting from $89.00 per person
Cruise from Picton Harbour to Motuara Island and beyond to see rare native birds and other wildlife on this 4.5-hour boat excursion. Spend time exploring Motuara Island Bird Sanctuary and Ship Cove, learn from your expert captain about wildlife and cultural history, and take in the gorgeous scenery of Queen Charlotte Sound. Look for endangered native birds including the South Island saddleback, king shag, little blue penguin and kiwi as well as seals and rare dolphins. More... |
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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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Wildlife - Picton - Starting from $99.00 per person
The best experience in Marlborough. This tour offers an amazing, fully-guided experience wildlife. A small-group tour to view some of New Zealand’s spectacular wildlife. Visit Motuara Island and cruise the majestic Queen Charlotte sound. Water, wilderness and wildlife. You will have the opportunity to see multiple species of wildlife, including rare sea birds, marine mammals and endangered land birds. Led by enthusiastic Marine Biologists, you will be given the possibility of viewing five... More... |
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Kayaking - Picton - Starting from $99.00 per person
Experience the beauty and seclusion of the Marlborough Sounds on this 4 hour half day guided sea kayak tour. Your tour takes in the western end of the Queen Charlotte Sound with its sheltered coves, beautiful beaches, azure blue waters and lush native bush. Learn about the history of the area from your knowledgeable, relaxed and friendly guides.
On any given day, you have a good chance of seeing sting rays and eagle rays, a huge variety of sea birds including cormorants and... More... |
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Sightseeing Cruise - Picton - Starting from $87.00 per person
Visit Ship Cove on a morning boat cruise that explores the Marlborough Sounds, a broad network of waterways that makes up 20 percent of New Zealand’s coastline. Enjoy time to disembark at Ship Cove where you can see a memorial to Captain
Cook, Maori wood carvings and the sheltered beach. Throughout your journey, marvel at breathtaking scenery and hear informative commentary from your knowledgeable captain about the marine life, cultural history, and natural features of this beautiful region More... |
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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... |
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Sightseeing Cruise - Picton - Starting from $90.00 per person
Walking the whole Queen Charlotte Track is a popular challenge however, for those with limited time, the 10.5km independent walk from Resolution Bay to Furneaux Lodge is a great way to capture the natural and historic world of the Queen Charlotte Track in one just day. Coupled with our scenic cruise to & from your pick up points, you will get a taste of what the majestic Marlborough Sounds has to offer. More... |
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Hiking - Walking - Picton - Starting from $83.00 per person
Explore the Marlborough Sounds on foot with one of the popular self-guided walks on the Queen Charlotte Track. Choose from three walks of varying length and challenge, with options that may include Ship Cove, Endeavor Inlet or Torea Bay. Round-trip boat service takes you to the start of your route and picks you up at the end. The day hikes offer a great way to experience the natural beauty of the Queen Charlotte Track within a shorter time frame.
Please note that the return times to... More... |
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Day Tour - Picton - Starting from $60.00 per person
The best way to start your day - Breakfast in the Queen Charlotte Sound at the waterfront cafe at Lochmara. Depart from Picton at 9am and be back in Picton by 11.20am ready to continue on with your day. Choose from any delicious breakfast off the blackboard menu and includes a hot drink of your choice. Sit inside or outside on the deck and afterwards you will have time to have wonder around the grounds. More... |
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 The Sounds Retreat - Lodge. Enjoy stunning bay views from the hot tub on your private terrace at The Sounds Retreat, just 10 minutes’ walk from...
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Picton Shore Excursions - Marlborough Sounds Cruise and Lochmara Day visit - Ports of Call Tour - Picton. Starting from $60.00 per person. 
