Picton
Picton is a picturesque portside town at the top of the South Island. Gateway to the forest, marine and island attractions of the Marlborough Sounds, Picton is built around a sheltered harbour. Home to cafes, restaurants and galleries it also has a floating maritime museum and aquarium. Picton is also the starting point for Queen Charlotte Track, one of New Zealand’s leading hiking trails.
Seafood Odyssea Cruise with Marlborough Tour Company
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Queen Charlotte Sound with seemingly endless bays and coves to explore and different scenery around each corner. Seafood Odyssea Cruise offers a unique range of sightseeing, birdlife and wildlife. Learn about the Marlborough Sounds area, the local seafoods grown and enjoy a fabulous seafood tasting on board.
Queen Charlotte Sound Cruise and Walk
Sit back and relax as Cougar Line cruises the idyllic Queen Charlotte Sound taking you to Resolution Bay for the start of your 3 hour Queen Charlotte track experience. After you disembark at Resolution Bay, enjoy the gentle walk which traverses native forest over a low saddle offering a spectacular vantage point for the photographer. The gradual descent curls along the shoreline to historic Furneaux Lodge. From here you cruise back to Picton.
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Magic Mail Run with Beachcomber Cruises
The mail has been delivered by boat for over 150 years in the Queen Charlotte Sounds. This is the only official licensed New Zealand Post Rural Delivery Service by water in the Queen Charlotte Sound / Tōtaranui making this a truly unique and interesting tour!
Half-Day Discover Marlborough Wines Tasting Tour with Marlborough Wine Tours
Your half-day tour begins with pick up from your Picton accommodation. Traveling by comfortable minivan, set out to explore the Marlborough wine region and admire the views as you drive through the rolling vineyards.
Stop along the way to visit four of Marlborough’s best wineries, soak up the scenery as you stroll through the vineyards, and learn more about New Zealand wine as you sample a variety of Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Riesling wines. There is also an option to buy a cheese platter or a small nibble along the way.
3 Day Independent Walk in Queen Charlotte Sound with Wilderness Guides
Gorgeous coastal views, the stunning Marlborough Sounds, and native bush – the Queen Charlotte Track is utterly unique. Your accommodation in comfortable standard ensuite rooms, luggage transfers, daily lunch and Picton drop off/pickups are all pre-arranged so that you can relax and enjoy your walk through this coastal paradise. All you need to do is purchase your breakfast and dinner along the way. Each night you come to rest at a comfortable accommodation complete with restaurant, fine wines and a superb setting.
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Cougar Line
Queen Charlotte Sounds Fishing Charter - 4 Hour Excursion
This Sounds Connection 4 hour fishing excursion will take you and your guests adventuring into the amazing Queen Charlotte Sound with a local, experienced skipper. You will venture a little further and see some of the spectacular scenery that the Marlborough Sounds is famous for. MV Tory is a 35-foot vessel designed specifically for fishing in the Marlborough Sounds. It has good cover and is suitable for all ages. All fishing gear, tackle and bait is included in the charter price.
Queen Charlotte Track - 3 Day Hike Bike Kayak Combo
Experience the beautiful Queen Charlotte Track by bike, foot and kayak. Views, bush, beaches - this adventure has it all. This 3 Day Hike/Bike/Kayak Combo takes the best sections of the Queen Charlotte Track to hike and mountain bike and rolls these together with a one day independent kayak rental to provide an affordable, fantastic package to 'do it all' in the Marlborough Sounds. Starting from Ship Cove on day one for a walk along the reserve and water taxi to Punga Cove, continuing on day two on bike along an exposed ridgeline with hill climbs to challenge you and finishing on day three with an independent kayak.
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Ship Cove Cruise with Beachcomber Cruises
Step aboard for a stunning half-day cruise into the historic heart of the Marlborough Sounds. Journey through the beautiful Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui to Ship Cove, the favourite anchorage of Captain James Cook. Enjoy fascinating commentary, watch for wildlife, and explore the beautiful bay where New Zealand history and tranquility meet.