Things to do in Marlborough Sounds
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Waterways Boating Safaris
It’s a boat tour Cap’n, but not as we know it. Buzz around majestic Keneperu Sound in your own craft, while learning about the area’s ecology and history. A unique and fun way to see the Sounds. Two people per boat and a maximum of five boats per guide. BYO lunch.
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Pelorus Mail Run
Popular full-day boat cruise through the far reaches of Pelorus Sound on a genuine NZ Post delivery run. Bookings essential; BYO lunch. Picton pick-up and drop-off available.
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Marlborough Sounds Adventure Company
Bike-kayak-walk trips, with options to suit every inclination. The ‘1-day multi’ guided kayak trip followed by QC Track hike ($135) or bike ($155) is a brilliant Sounds sampler. Gear rental (bikes, kayaks, camping gear) also available.
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Sea Kayak Adventure Tours
Guided and independent kayaking trips around Queen Charlotte and Kenepuru Sounds. Also one-day paddle and walk ($85) or paddle and bike ($120) freedom options. Kayak and mountain-bike hire from $50 per day.
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Myths & Legends Eco-Tours
A Sounds day on the water with a local Maori family – longtime locals, storytellers and environmentalists. There are five different trips to choose from, including birdwatching and visiting Ship Cove.
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Cougar Line
QC Track transport, plus various half- and full-day cruise/walk deals including the rather special (and flexible) ecocruise trip to Motuara Island bird sanctuary.
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Dolphin Watch Ecotours
Half-day ‘swim with dolphins’ and wildlife tours around Queen Charlotte Sound and Motuara Island bird sanctuary. QC Track cruise/walk options also available.
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Green Shell Mussel Cruise
Half-day cruise on a luxury catamaran to mussel in on Kenepuru’s aquaculture. Includes a feed of steamed mussels and a glass of wine. Bookings essential.
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Endeavour Express
Backpacker-friendly company offering cruise/walk options and QC Track transfers. Mountain bikes and camping gear for hire.
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Beachcomber Fun Cruises
Two- to four-hour cruises, some with resort lunches. Cruise/walk, cruise/bike, and QC Track options also available.
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Wilderness Guides
Guided and independent kayak/walk or kayak/bike tours on the QC Track or Nydia Track. Bike hire $50 per day.
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Active Eco Tours
Get underwater with speedy Sounds seals. Tours leave Picton or Waikawa; free pick-up.
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Captain Clay’s Snapper Fishing Charters
Half-day or longer trips. Catch and release or take it home for your tea.
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Marlborough Sounds Adventure Company
Bike-kayak-walk trips, with options to suit every inclination. The kayak trip over to Lochmara Lodge for fish and chips is popular. Gear rental (bikes, kayaks, camping gear) also available.
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Motuara Island
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Picton Water Taxis
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Arrow Water Taxis
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