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Mail Boat Deliver

Take in a slice of rustic Marlborough living on this mail boat cruise of Tōtaranui / Queen Charlotte Sound. Life in the sounds is remote, and this tour offers the chance to share in the excitement of mail day. Enjoy a free morning in Picton before spending your afternoon cruising past isolated bays, with a unique route on offer each day. Ask your skipper about the history of the Queen Charlotte Sound, and benefit from their help spotting the wildlife that frequent these waterways.

Queen Charlotte Sound Mail Boat Cruise

4 hoursFree Cancellation

from USD 81

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visit a range of Marlborough cellar doors

Discover Marlborough Wine - Afternoon Marlborough Wine Tour

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

from USD 116

Cougar Line 3 Hour Delivery Cruise

3.5 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from USD 67

Motuara Wildlife Sanctuary Tour and Dolphin Cruise from Picton

Search for rare seabirds and several species of marine mammals, such as Hector's, bottlenose and dusky dolphins along with New Zealand fur seals, during a half-day sightseeing cruise in the Marlborough Sounds. Cruise to Queen Charlotte Sound and take a nature walk on Motuara Island, where a predator-free landscape allows for plentiful birdlife. Listen to commentary from enthusiastic marine biologists, and treat yourself to tea, coffee, hot chocolate and cookies.

Motuara Wildlife Sanctuary Tour and Dolphin Cruise from Picton

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from USD 103

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Half day Sea Kayak Guided Tour from Picton

Half day Sea Kayak Guided Tour from Picton

4 hoursFree Cancellation

from USD 74

Winery visit with tasting

Half-Day Wine Tour from Picton

from USD 113

Ship Cove

Enjoy a morning cruise through Queen Charlotte Sound in the Marlborough Sounds, visiting historic Ship Cove, where Captain Cook landed in the 1770s. Disembark to see the memorial on the sheltered beach, as well as Māori wood carvings. On the return journey, cruise through Endeavour Inlet with passenger and freight drop-offs while listening to informative commentary about the marine life, cultural history, and natural features of the Marlborough Sounds.

Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from USD 74

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BBQ Salmon cooking

Discover the natural beauty and fresh seafood of the Marlborough Sounds on an afternoon cruise from Picton. Travel by luxury catamaran through the sheltered waters of Queen Charlotte Sound. Taste fresh, locally farmed salmon and Greenshell mussels on board, pairing them with a glass of local wine if you like (own expense). Learn about marine farming in the sounds, and admire the views of otherwise hard-to-reach places.

Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton

3 hoursFree Cancellation

from USD 92

Likely to Sell Out

Wine tasting experience

Exploring Marlborough’s wine scene on your own means designating a driver and juggling reservations. This full-day tour from Picton removes the hassle, taking you to a curated selection of local wineries for guided tastings and insight into what makes this region one of New Zealand’s most celebrated wine destinations. Along the way, learn about Marlborough’s winemaking style as you sample its wines, and enjoy free time to purchase lunch at a winery restaurant.

Full-Day Wine Tour from Picton

from USD 153

Likely to Sell Out

Full day Guided Sea Kayak Tour from Picton

See the exquisite Marlborough Sounds from the water during a full-day adventure by sea kayak. Depart from the Picton waterfront and prepare to be wowed as you paddle past secluded coves in Queen Charlotte Sound. Your knowledgeable guide points out marine life such as eagle rays, cormorants, little blue penguins, New Zealand fur seals, and more. Stop at a sheltered beach for a delicious lunch on-the-go.

Full day Guided Sea Kayak Tour from Picton

7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from USD 104

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