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Queen Charlotte Sound Mail Boat Cruise

Queen Charlotte Sound Mail Boat Cruise

Enjoy a scenic afternoon boat cruise through Queen Charlotte Sound on a working mail boat that visits Ship Cove (1st Oct to 30th April) and several remote communities. You'll share the excitement of mail day as you travel on board the New Zealand Post Rur (read more)
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Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton

Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton

Visit Ship Cove on a morning boat cruise that explores the Marlborough Sounds, a broad network of waterways that makes up 20 percent of New Zealand’s coastline. Enjoy time to disembark at Ship Cove where you can see a memorial to Captain Cook, Maori woo (read more)
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Motuara Island Bird Sanctuary and Ship Cove Cruise from Picton

Motuara Island Bird Sanctuary and Ship Cove Cruise from Picton

Cruise from Picton Harbour to Motuara Island and beyond to see rare native birds and other wildlife on this 4.5-hour boat excursion. Spend time exploring Motuara Island Bird Sanctuary and Ship Cove, learn from your expert captain about wildlife and cultur (read more)
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Self-Guided Queen Charlotte Track Walk from Picton

Self-Guided Queen Charlotte Track Walk from Picton

Explore the Marlborough Sounds on foot with one of the popular self-guided walks on the Queen Charlotte Track. Choose from three walks of varying length and challenge, with options that may include Ship Cove, Endeavor Inlet or Torea Bay. Round-trip boat s (read more)
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Picton Shore Excursion: Gondola Hill 4WD Tour

Picton Shore Excursion: Gondola Hill 4WD Tour

Travel with a small group by 4WD to the top of Gondola Hill for a sweeping panoramic view of Picton. This shore excursion provides cruise ship passengers with a quick look at the many waterways of the stunning Marlborough Sounds. You'll learn about the (read more)
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Shore Excursion: Highlights of Marlborough from Picton

Shore Excursion: Highlights of Marlborough from Picton

Enjoy a 4-5 hour fun tour with a local chauffeur/guide departing from the Port of Picton with a scenic journey to the Marlborough Wine region. Taste award winning local wines, delicious gourmet treats and view stunning landscapes as you travel from place (read more)
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Private Shore Excursion: Explore Marlborough from Picton

Private Shore Excursion: Explore Marlborough from Picton

Relax with the flexibility of your exclusive tour of the Marlborough wine region.  Taste sensational wines and partake of some of the most delicious gourmet treats.  Enjoy the wineries or mix and match the day with exciting options. From the Port of (read more)
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Wildlife and Dolphin Eco-Tour Cruise from Picton

Wildlife and Dolphin Eco-Tour Cruise from Picton

The best experience in Marlborough.This tour offers an amazing, fully-guided experience wildlife. A small-group tour to view some of New Zealand’s spectacular wildlife. Visit Motuara Island and cruise the majestic Queen Charlotte sound. Water, wildernes (read more)
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Ship Cove and Dolphin Eco-Tour Cruise

Ship Cove and Dolphin Eco-Tour Cruise

This tour offers an amazing fully-guided experience to complete your visit to Marlborough! Guided by enthusiastic Marine Biologists, you are sure to spot some rare seas birds, marine animals, and endangered land birds. Enjoy spotting Dolphins in the calm, (read more)
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Bird Watching and Dolphin Eco-Tour from Picton

Bird Watching and Dolphin Eco-Tour from Picton

This Wildlife and Dolphin tour offers an amazing, fully-guided experience to complete your visit to Marlborough! You will have the opportunity to see rare seas birds, marine mammals, and endangered land birds. Led by enthusiastic Marine Biologists, you m (read more)
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Full Day Queen Charlotte Kayak and Walking Tour from Picton

Full Day Queen Charlotte Kayak and Walking Tour from Picton

This adventure combo is without a doubt, one of the best ways to experience the Marlborough Sounds. On your full day kayak and walking tour you will experience some of the iconic activities of the spectacular Queen Charlotte Sound. Spot rays and sea birds (read more)
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Full day Guided Sea Kayak Tour from Picton

Full day Guided Sea Kayak Tour from Picton

Experience the beauty and seclusion of the Marlborough Sounds on a full day small group guided sea kayak tour. Your tour takes in the western end of the Queen Charlotte Sound with its sheltered coves, beautiful beaches, azure blue waters and lush native b (read more)
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Half day Guided Sea Kayak Tour from Picton

Half day Guided Sea Kayak Tour from Picton

Experience the beauty and seclusion of the Marlborough Sounds on this 4 hour half day guided sea kayak tour. Your tour takes in the western end of the Queen Charlotte Sound with its sheltered coves, beautiful beaches, azure blue waters and lush native bus (read more)
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Picton Self-Guided Audio Tour

Picton Self-Guided Audio Tour

Download a vibrantly-narrated mp3 audio guide combined with a map detailing the area of your tour. Enjoy a cultural self-guided audio tour of the serene seaside area of Picton. This tour will take you on a historical journey where you will learn about  (read more)
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Private Wine Gourmet and Scenic Delights Tour from Picton

Private Wine Gourmet and Scenic Delights Tour from Picton

Enjoy stunning scenic views of the Marlborough wine region and taste the sensational wines and seriously delicious gourmet treats and cuisine with your experienced local chauffeur/guide who will take you on an exciting wine and gourmet experience on this (read more)
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Picton Shore Excursion:  Wings of Omaka and Marlborough Wine Tour

Picton Shore Excursion: Wings of Omaka and Marlborough Wine Tour

Enjoy a half-day small-group shore excursion from your cruise ships arrival into Picton. This tour provides you with the unique opportunity to combine the Omaka Aviation Heritage Museum at the ‘Wings of Omaka’ with a taste of the many aromas, texture (read more)
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Half-Day Wine Tour from Picton

Half-Day Wine Tour from Picton

Enjoy an afternoon among the vines on this half-day wine tour from Picton. You will be collected and taken on a tour through the Marlborough wine region visiting approximately four wineries. A lunch stop is not included in this tour so it is advised tha (read more)
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Half-Day Dolphin Eco-Tour from Picton

Half-Day Dolphin Eco-Tour from Picton

Swim near wild dolphins in the calm sheltered waters of the scenic Marlborough Sounds on this half-day tour. Qualified guides will be there to make sure you (and the dolphins) have an enjoyable and safe experience. They will also help you spot some of th (read more)
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Half-Day Dolphin Viewing Eco-Tour from Picton

Half-Day Dolphin Viewing Eco-Tour from Picton

Enjoy some of the majestic dolphins that visit the sheltered waters of the scenic Marlborough Sounds. Degree qualified guides will be there to ensure you (and the dolphins) have an enjoyable and safe experience. Whether you see a school of dolphins leisur (read more)
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Private Tour: Marlborough Winter Wine and Scenic Tour from Picton

Private Tour: Marlborough Winter Wine and Scenic Tour from Picton

A private winter wine and scenic tour departing Picton at 10:20am and returning at 4:30pm is the perfect option for discovering Marlborough which has the record for the longest sunshine hours in New Zealand. There are plenty of sensational wines, gourme (read more)
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Full-Day Wine Gourmet and Scenic Delight Tour of Marlborough from Picton

Full-Day Wine Gourmet and Scenic Delight Tour of Marlborough from Picton

You will experience sensational wines, stunning landscapes and delicious gourmet treats on this relaxing tour departing Picton, offering a full-day experience of the Marlborough wine region in New Zealand. A variety of options can also be included for he (read more)
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Marlborough Sounds Seafood Cruise from Picton

Marlborough Sounds Seafood Cruise from Picton

Relax and enjoy the stunning Marlborough Sounds, at the top of New Zealand's South Island on this cruise. The cruise features Regal salmon, Cloudy Bay clams and Greenshell mussels with Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc for the definitive wine/food match. Enj (read more)
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Half-Day Marlborough Wine Region Tour from Picton or Blenheim

Half-Day Marlborough Wine Region Tour from Picton or Blenheim

Explore New Zealand's premier wine region on this half-day tour from Picton or Blenheim. Visit four different wineries in the Marlborough wine region, stroll through the vineyards, and sample wines such as Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. This small (read more)
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Ecoworld New Zealand tour from Marlborough Sounds

Ecoworld New Zealand tour from Marlborough Sounds

Get close to  rare living fossil (Tuatara).  Get close to rescued Little Blue Penguin Have fun discovering amazing creatures that live in the Marlborough Sounds New Zealand* ? conservation in action     ? nature     ? heritage  (read more)
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Up Close Encounter of Amazing New Zealand Creatures and Behind the Scenes Tour

Up Close Encounter of Amazing New Zealand Creatures and Behind the Scenes Tour

Up Close Encounters (up close face to face)* and Behind the Scenes (where our staff go)* Tour (1 hour) Go behind the scenes at EcoWorld Aquarium & Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, get up close and very personal with some of New Zealand's extraordinary (read more)
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Picton Shore Excursion: Marlborough Flyer Train Tour

Picton Shore Excursion: Marlborough Flyer Train Tour

Step back in time on the Marlborough Flyer, a heritage steam train from a majestic bygone era, on this 6-hour excursion. Travel between Picton and Blenheim as your guide talks of the scenery around you. Once reaching Blenheim, spend the day on your own w (read more)
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Cruise Ship Half-Day Marlborough Wine Region Tour from Picton

Cruise Ship Half-Day Marlborough Wine Region Tour from Picton

Explore New Zealand's premier wine region on this half-day tour from Picton or Blenheim. Visit four different wineries in the Marlborough wine region, stroll through the vineyards, and sample wines such as Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. This small (read more)
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Full-Day Guided Sea Kayak Trip from Picton

Full-Day Guided Sea Kayak Trip from Picton

Sea kayak from the picturesque Picton foreshore, across the harbour and into the Grove Arm of the Queen Charlotte Sound. Stop on a sandy beach in this beautiful remote location for morning tea and lunch. Your guide will enjoy sharing their knowledge of th (read more)
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Private Shore Excursion: 7-11 Seats Explore Marlborough from Picton

Private Shore Excursion: 7-11 Seats Explore Marlborough from Picton

Relax with the flexibility of your exclusive tour of the Marlborough wine region.  Taste sensational wines and partake of some of the most delicious gourmet treats.  Enjoy the wineries or mix and match the day with exciting options. From the Port of (read more)
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Picton Shore Excursion: Marlborough Wine Region Small-Group Tour

Picton Shore Excursion: Marlborough Wine Region Small-Group Tour

Taste the gourmet delights New Zealand is famous for on a wine and chocolate shore excursion to the South Island's renowned Marlborough wine region! While your cruise ship is docked at the Picton port, sip award-winning New Zealand wines at boutique winer (read more)
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InterIslander Ferry - Picton to Wellington

InterIslander Ferry - Picton to Wellington

Jump aboard a the interIslander daily ferry service across Cook Strait; the stretch of water separating the South and North Islands of New Zealand. Not just the link between islands, it's a New Zealand experience not be missed. An edition of the US magazi (read more)
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Kayak tour into the Wairau Lagoon

Kayak tour into the Wairau Lagoon

A four hour, eco kayak and walking tour at the Wairau Lagoon, Marlborough, with a delicious homemade picnic. Paddle into the the channels of the Wairau lagoon. See the archaeological remains of Polynesian eel traps, visit historic buildings and the hul (read more)
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3 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise

3 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise

A perfect way to enjoy the Marlborough Sound if you have limited time. Witness 80km of beautiful coastline in 3 hours as we go into coves and hidden bays not seen from the Interisland ferries, with commentary from our experienced skippers.  (read more)
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Early Bird Eco Cruise

Early Bird Eco Cruise

Motuara Island is a bird sanctuary, a predator free safe haven for many rare native species. Early morning bird song greets you as you step ashore onto a tidy track which gradually climbs to a spectacular vantage point built above the forest canopy.  (read more)
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Marlborough Sounds Cruise & 3 hour Scenic Walk

Marlborough Sounds Cruise & 3 hour Scenic Walk

Walking the whole Queen Charlotte Track is a popular challenge however, for those with limited time, the 10.5km independent walk from Resolution Bay to Furneaux Lodge is a great way to capture the natural and historic world of the Queen Charlotte Track i (read more)
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