Marlborough Sounds Half & Full Day Options

Located at the north-east corner of New Zealand's South Island, Marlborough is endowed with a breath-taking beauty. Marlborough's mist-hazed hills and crystal clear waterways change dramatically with the ceaseless procession of the seasons. Marlborough's central location provides a base for many internationally renowned wine companies and a burgeoning gourmet food industry. Often blessed with the highest number of sunshine hours in New Zealand, this flourishing province with its relaxed and convivial lifestyle is enjoyed by locals and visitors alike.Renowned for its wine tasting and delicious food, touring, scenic boat cruising, bush walking and relaxing outdoor activities, Marlborough is a fast-growing vacation destination.

Marlborough is a great place to visit and an even better place to stay. We love our region and hope that you will too. Come join us in New Zealand's gourmet province and we will help you discover Marlborough and make it your favourite destination!

Bike The Vines Tour

Our vineyard cycle tours visit a selection of the regions best wineries and galleries. We aim to take you off the main roads and along some of the quieter country roads, through private vineyards and along the river stop-banks. Biking from winery to winery allows you to truly experience the beauty of the Marlborough wine region and the stunning mountain scenery that surrounds the valley. Your Marlborough wine tour includes one of our enthusiastic guides who informs you about the surrounding area, the history, the wineries and wines throughout the day.

Explore Marlborough Half Day Walk

We offer a selection of walks in the region. Our walks are designed to showcase Marlborough’s stunning range of scenery and the walks are suitable for most people with a moderate level of fitness. We walk the valley floor through the vineyards or get a full view of the valley and the Richmond ranges from walking to the the top of Mt Vernon. We offer a half day walks up Mt Vernon or around the coastal loop walk at Whites Bay with stunning vistas of the Wairau Valley and Cloudy Bay. Suitable for most levels of fitness.

Heart of Marlborough Full Day Food Tour

Discover why Marlborough has been named the “Gourmet Province of New Zealand” with our Explore Marlborough Personal Food Tours. Let us introduce you to our local food growers and producers who will delight your taste buds with their produce and inspire you with their stories.

Queen Charlotte Full Day Guided Walk

Depart Picton at 10.15am on scenic launch cruise of the inner Sound,you are likely to see some playful dolphin while enjoying the impressive scenery. Disembark at Mistletoe Bay on the West side of the Sound at approx 11.45am.Don't forget your lunch!

From Mistletoe Bay enjoy an 11 kilometre walk (takes about 3 hours) which begins with climb up and along the ridgeline of Te Mahia Saddle then winding down to Bottle Bay you can enjoy the magnificent views of Queen Charlotte Sound and Kenepuru Sound. From Bottle Bay head into bush on gentle downhill to Davies Bay to then follow the coastline through to Anakiwa.

Queen Charlotte Full Day Kayaking

Report at 8.45am for kayak instruction and safety briefing. Paddle out from Picton township and down into the Grove Arm. After about one hours paddling stop for a home baked snack on a secluded sandy beach. Continuing further takes you into some of the most attractive native bush which grows right down to the water's edge.

Your guide will share kayaking tips as your confidence grows while recounting fascinating history,wildlife and Maori legends of the area. After lunch enjoyed on the shoreline head back across the Sound to waiting vehicle which will transfer you back to Picton.

NOTES FOR ALL ABOVE TRIPS:
Please ensure you have the following items with you for kayaking and walking trips:

Sunhat
Insect repellent
Sun screen lotion
Water bottle
Warm thermal jersey or jacket
Suitable footwear.

Other half & Full Day Ideas:

Sea Kayaking in the Bay of Islands
Paihia Sea Kayaking Half Day
Paihia Sea Kayaking Full Day

White Water Rafting out of Rotorua
Rotorua - White Water Rafting Kaituna River
Rotorua- White Water Rafting Lower Rangitaiki River

Guided Mountain Bike Cycling at Rotorua
Rotorua - Half Day Bike & Kayak
Rotorua - Full Day Bike/Kayak/Raft
Rotorua - Two Hour Lake Ride

Mount Tarawera
Rotorua - Mt Tarawera Half Day 4WD Tour
Rotorua - Mt Tarawera Fly/Drive Combination

One Day Guided Walk - The Tongariro Crossing
Tongariro Alpine Crossing One Day Walk
Tongariro Red Crater Alpine Experience

Queen Charlotte Sound Half & Full Day Options from Picton
Queen Charlotte Full Day Guided Walk
Heart of Marlborough Full Day Food Tour
Bike The Vines Tour
Explore Marlborough Half Day Walk
Queen Charlotte Full Day Kayaking

Sea Kayaking in Abel Tasman Marine Reserve
Abel Tasman Astrolabe & Beyond Day Kayak

Whirinaki Eco-Culture Walk
Whirinaki Eco-Culture Walk

Mount Cook Encounter
Mount Cook Encounter

Fox Glacier
Fox Glacier Ice Climbing Adventure
Fox Glacier Half Day Heli-hike
Fox Glacier Full Day Glacier Walk

Central Otago Wine Tours
Queenstown Boutique Wine tour
Queenstown Gourmet Wine Tour

Dunedin Wildlife Experience
Dunedin Sunrise Penguin Walk
Dunedin - Peninsula Excursion & Albatross Encounter

Routeburn Encounter
Routeburn Track Encounter

Milford Encounter
Milford Track Encounter

Sea Kayaking on Milford Sound
Te Anau - Milford Sound Sea Kayaking