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.

Queen Charlotte Sound - Marlborough Sounds Activities

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Queen Charlotte Sound (23)

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Cruises, Sailing & Water (7)
Cultural & Theme (7)
Day Trips & Excursions (4)
Food, Wine & Nightlife (7)
Outdoor Activities (12)
Shore Excursions (4)
Transportation (1)
Walking & Biking (3)
Water Sports (6)

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Motuara Island Bird Sanctuary and Ship Cove Cruise from Picton

Motuara Island Bird Sanctuary and Ship Cove Cruise from Picton

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...

Half-Day Guided Sea Kayak Trip from Picton

Half-Day Guided Sea Kayak Trip from Picton

Kayaking - Picton - Starting from $95.00 per person

The half day guided sea kayak trip is an ideal opportunity to fit a little kayaking adventure into a busy day – or for those just wanting a taste of sea kayaking.

Our priority is to get you out on the water, allowing maximum time to enjoy the tranquil waters of the Queen Charlotte Sound. Your guide will enjoy sharing their knowledge of the Marlborough Sounds and it's native flora and fauna as you paddle along. The area is surrounded by bush-clad shorelines and sandy beaches. We’ll... More...


Wildlife Island Sanctuary (Motuara ) and Dolphin Cruise from Picton

Wildlife Island Sanctuary (Motuara ) and Dolphin Cruise from Picton

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...

Marlborough Sounds Seafood Cruise from Picton

Marlborough Sounds Seafood Cruise from Picton

Sightseeing Cruise - Picton - Starting from $155.00 per person

Relax and enjoy the stunning Marlborough Sounds, at the top of New Zealand's South Island on this cruise. The cruise features Regal salmon, Cloudy Bay clams and Greenshell mussels with Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc for the definitive wine/food match. Enjoy the natural beauty of the Queen Charlotte Sound while cruising aboard our luxury launch that departs from Picton. Cruise near a Marlborough salmon farm, learn about aquaculture in the Marlborough Sounds and take in the picturesque scenery. More...

Full-Day Wine Gourmet and Scenic Delight Tour of Marlborough from Picton

Full-Day Wine Gourmet and Scenic Delight Tour of Marlborough from Picton

Wine Tour - Picton - Starting from $140.00 per person

You will experience sensational wines, stunning landscapes and delicious gourmet treats on this relaxing tour departing Picton, offering a full-day experience of the Marlborough wine region in New Zealand. A variety of options can also be included for heritage, ocean views and local craft hot spots. Your tour departs from Picton at 9:20am and a door to door service is provided from and to your accommodation. You travel in a small personal group of no more than 6 giving you a very personal... More...


Breakfast in the Sounds

Breakfast in the Sounds

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...

Half-Day Guided Sea Kayaking Tour from Anakiwa

Half-Day Guided Sea Kayaking Tour from Anakiwa

Kayaking - Anakiwa - Starting from $95.00 per person

If you have limited time in the area but are keen to experience the brilliance that the Marlborough Sounds has to offer, then this half-day guided sea kayaking tour is the trip for you. The half-day trip is based in the Grove Arm of the Queen Charlotte Sound where you can expect to see a variety of sea and forest birdlife and possible sightings of rays, seals, little blue penguins, dolphins and if you are super lucky – Orca!

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Full-Day Marlborough Scenic and Wine Tour from Blenheim

Full-Day Marlborough Scenic and Wine Tour from Blenheim

Wine Tour - Blenheim - Starting from $165.00 per person

This full-day Marlborough experience from Blenheim takes you across the Wairau Plains into the picturesque sea port of Havelock, where you can stop to explore and enjoy morning tea. Voyage through the stunning vistas of the Queen Charlotte Drive back into charming town of Picton. Here you'll stop to browse and have lunch, before doing a half-day wine tour.

Travel through the beautiful Marlborough wine region visiting four or five wineries. Learn about the wines and wineries from the... More...


Picton Shore Excursions - Marlborough Sounds Cruise and Lochmara Day visit

Picton Shore Excursions - Marlborough Sounds Cruise and Lochmara Day visit

Ports of Call Tour - Picton - Starting from $60.00 per person

Spend 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, and join a guided tour of the "Underwater Observatory - see below the sea without getting wet" The only one of its kind in the top of the South Island.Free us... More...

Half day Guided Sea Kayak Tour from Picton

Half day Guided Sea Kayak Tour from Picton

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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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...

Marlborough Sounds Cruise from PictonMarlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton - 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...

 

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