Queen Charlotte Track - Ultimate one Day Walk and Cruise

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Picton, New Zealand

9 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Landing and facility fees
FREE Images from our Online Photo gallery of Wildlife
Use of Onboard binoculars and Species ID cards

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

1 London Quay, Picton 7220, New Zealand
Look for the Seal and the Dolphin at the Corner of Wellington street and London Quay , check in at E-ko Tours :-)

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:00 am

Itinerary

Picton

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Queen Charlotte Sound

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Motuara Island

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Queen Charlotte Track

4 hours • Admission Ticket Included

ShipCove

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Must be fit enough to Walk 5 km
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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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 10 reviews

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Nice morning

Andrea_G, Nov 2025

My husband and I signed up for the 9.5 hours but decided just to do the half day which goes along the sound in the morning and we saw dolphins and one blue penguin and several birds and then we went to Motarua island with Bella on a hike for an hour. Andy & Bella were going to drop us at ships Cove and pick us up in four hours but it was somewhat cold so we decided just to go back with the others for 1/2 day trip. We thought 9 1/2 hours might be too long of a day if it’s not great weather and you have to be up for Hiking about four hours on your own. We enjoyed talking to Andy and he was great at spotting wildlife on the return trip.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Kia ora and thanks for joining us — sounds like you had a proper Marlborough adventure (complete with dolphins, birds, and a rare little blue penguin cameo 🐧💙)! Great call on making the most of the morning cruise — sometimes the Sounds are all sunshine and serenity, and sometimes they’re “four layers and a thermos” weather. Either way, the wildlife always seems to show up on cue! Motuarua Island is one of our favourite spots — and we’re stoked you got to hike there with Bella. She’s brilliant at finding hidden treasures (and keeping the birds chatting). Andy will be thrilled to hear you enjoyed his company — his eagle eyes are practically legendary for dolphin-spotting. And yes, the full-day version is a big adventure — four hours at Ship Cove is perfect for those who love to tramp, explore, or simply pretend they’re Captain Cook for the afternoon. You made the right call for the day’s conditions — flexibility is part of the E-Ko way! Ngā mihi nui, The E-Ko Crew 🐬🌿🐦

Wonderful day in the midst of nature

Prita_S, Apr 2025

Lovely day exploring the sounds, and seeing the native flora and fauna. The guided walk on Motuara island was great fun - gave us a good idea of what to look out for. The cruise dropped us at Ship Cove where we enjoyed our picnic and a hike and some snorkelling. All in all a day very well spent!