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Full-Day Guided Sea Kayak Trip from Picton

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Picton, New Zealand
  • 7 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Spend your day sea kayaking around Queen Charlotte Sound on a guided excursion from Picton. Paddle across the harbor and stop for morning tea at a remote beach, then continue into the Grove Arm of the sound and enjoy lunch in a tranquil bay. Keep an eye out for cormorants and other wildlife as you listen to expert commentary about the Marlborough Sounds from the guide.
  • Get active while enjoying the beauty of the Marlborough Sounds
  • Spend a day paddling around picturesque bays
  • Learn natural and cultural history from the guide
  • Includes morning tea and lunch, with stops on shore

What's Included

  • All necessary equipment
  • Local taxes
  • Lunch
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • There are no exclusions

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 4 Wellington Street, Picton 7220, New Zealand

    We are on the Picton Waterfront, alongside the water taxi operators.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:15 am

Itinerary

1

Marlborough Sounds

7 hours Admission Ticket Free

Marlborough Sounds Adventure Company - Day Tours (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Adult pricing applies to all travelers (we can cater to younger children minimum age 12 years upon inquiry)
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required (please enquire if travelling on your own, as there may be others booked on)
  • We are happy to collect you from your accommodation in Picton with prior arrangement. We are unable to pick up from Blenheim
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9
based on 93 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Friendly, knowledgeable...

Darren_O, Apr 2026
Friendly, knowledgeable and passionate tour guide Rachel took us through some beautiful locations around the sound just out of Picton. Simple but Delicious food provided for morning tea and lunch added to a great full day experience.

Beautiful, fun kayak trip

Rick_H, Jan 2025
Fantastic experience, well-led, beautiful location. Our guide, Hannah, was amazing. We were fortunate to have wonderful weather.

Beautiful day on the kayaks!

kim_b, Dec 2024
What a wonderful way to take in the beauty of the Picton area. Our guide let us lead the pace…so we were able to take regular breaks and look for sea life.

From $101.99

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

Book ahead!
On average, this is booked 18 days in advance.

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