10 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Marlborough Sounds That You Shouldn't Miss

February 22, 2022 Janette Largent

Discover the best top things to do in Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand including Wilderness Guides - Day Tours, Natural Encounters Walks, Go Dive Marlborough, Queen Charlotte Boat Charters, Greenshell Mussel Daily Cruise, Pelorus Mail Boat, Marlborough Sounds Adventure Company - Day Tours, Pelorus Eco Adventures, Pelorus Sound Water Taxi & Cruises, Seafood Odyssea Cruise.
Restaurants in Marlborough Sounds

1. Wilderness Guides - Day Tours

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5.0 based on 332 reviews

Wilderness Guides - Day Tours

Wilderness Guides is an outdoor adventure company based in Picton, owned and operated for the past 20 years by Steve and Juliet Gibbons, New Zealanders and Marlborough people with a passion for the outdoors. The owners are hands-on and have a background as outdoor guides in the area and with their close-knit team and dedicated team, offer a truly personalized service for all guests. Tours offered are quality and authentic New Zealand wilderness experiences with an emphasis on education, conservation, local history and culture as well as New Zealand native flora and fauna. This is combined with the finest of local food and wine. These include guided and independent walks on the Queen Charlotte Track from one day to many days in length, mountain bike hire and packages for the Queen Charlotte Track (one of NZ’s Great Rides) and a wide variety of sea kayaking options in the Marlborough Sounds. This is where your adventure begins!

2. Natural Encounters Walks

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5.0 based on 58 reviews

Natural Encounters Walks

Natural Encounters Walks, have been providing walking holiday packages of the Queen Charlotte Track for many years. A uniquely different multi day walk, with a wide range of accommodation options and daily luggage transfers combined with restaurants or bar meals plus having your overnight luggage waiting for you when you arrive each day makes this walk perfect for a holiday in comfort. We are locally based in Picton, New Zealand and have a huge amount of knowledge in creating the perfect walking holiday for our guests. Our walk packages on the Queen Charlotte Track have been designed to create the maximum walking holiday in style making your experience as enjoyable as possible.

3. Go Dive Marlborough

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5.0 based on 38 reviews

Go Dive Marlborough

Diving the world famous Mikhail Lermontov wreck since 1986, we have very experienced guides who know the wreck inside and out. We also offer an Inner Sounds Tour out of Picton. We offer SSI, PADI & TDI/SDI SCUBA Training, technical, retail and logistical support to divers from all over the world.

4. Queen Charlotte Boat Charters

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5.0 based on 14 reviews

Queen Charlotte Boat Charters

Personal customised boat trips in the Queen Charlotte Sound for bird/wildlife watching,diving, fishing and enjoying nature at its best.

5. Greenshell Mussel Daily Cruise

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5.0 based on 181 reviews

Greenshell Mussel Daily Cruise

Enjoy an afternoon scenic cruise on the Greenshell Mussel Cruise from the Havelock Marina into the Marlborough Sounds. Departing daily at 1.30pm this cruise visits a Greenshell Mussel Farm for freshly steamed mussels and a glass of Sauvignon Blanc, a wonderful wine and food match in a beautiful part of Marlborough.Greenshell Mussel Cruise operates daily. Please check our Website for seasonal information, daily departure information, availability and pricing. Bookings are essential so please book online, email or phone our reservation team.

6. Pelorus Mail Boat

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5.0 based on 536 reviews

Pelorus Mail Boat

An all day cruise through the beautiful Marlborough Sounds delivering mail and groceries to remote and secluded properties. The Pelorus Sound is the largest of the Sounds and the Mail Boat is a lifeline to the people living in this boat access wonderland. You will hear a great selection of stories about life in the Sounds, its history, and how the mail has been delivered like this since 1918. You will also get to experience the marine and bird life in the area including 5 types of dolphins, Australasian gannets, rare shags, seals and many more. A full mussel farm tour is also included and there is usually an opportunity to see the mussel boats operating during harvesting or seeding. We will stop off at a local lodge and passengers are able to buy lunch or bring your own lunch and come with us to a local farm for a tour. You will also be able to enjoy a bush walk or swim if you would like. We operate 7 days in summer, which is November to April.

7. Marlborough Sounds Adventure Company - Day Tours

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5.0 based on 246 reviews

Marlborough Sounds Adventure Company - Day Tours

Marlborough Sounds Adventure Co are based on the Picton waterfront, with a large base where sea kayaks and bikes can be hired from, and all our guided trips depart. Sara and Dave have owned the business for 24 years and their mature, experienced staff enjoy providing the best adventure activities possible every day. Our sea kayaking trips are designed to give you as much time as possible on the water. Sharing the special parts of the Sounds is what our guides love to do everyday or if hiring a sea kayak and exploring on your own is your preferred option, then we can help you do this safely and with quality equipment. Hire a mountain bike and ride all or part of the Queen Charlotte Track on one of our quality mountain bikes. Serviced daily, our bikes are set up for the rugged terrain of the track. Our walking package options are designed for both the independent and guided walker and ensure that your walk on the QCT is as hassle free and enjoyable as possible.

8. Pelorus Eco Adventures

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5.0 based on 285 reviews

Pelorus Eco Adventures

KAYAK NEW ZEALAND'S MOST BEAUTIFUL RIVER. Are you looking for a fun and easy way to discover spectacular New Zealand’s scenery? Do you want to spend a great day out with your family or friends? Are you a Hobbit fan and you don’t want to miss any of the famous filming locations? Then, the Hobbit Kayak Tour is for you!

9. Pelorus Sound Water Taxi & Cruises

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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Pelorus Sound Water Taxi & Cruises

Pelorus Sound Water Taxi & Cruises in the Marlborough Sounds for fast, comfortable & efficient travel throughout the Pelorus & Kenepuru Sound. Take our water Taxi Beachfeet to the bach, enjoy a boat tour and a walk, sightseeing the Marlborough Sounds, or take our Water Taxi to work and be picked up again later in the day.

10. Seafood Odyssea Cruise

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5.0 based on 96 reviews

Seafood Odyssea Cruise

Cruise departure from Picton Marina at 1.30pm daily for an afternoon scenic cruise in the Queen Charlotte Sound. Enjoy local seafood including Regal salmon, Cloudy Bay Clams and Greenshell mussels with Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc for the definitive wine/food match. ​ Discover the natural beauty of the Queen Charlotte Sound, departing Picton, while cruising aboard our luxury launch that departs from daily, all year round. Cruise near a King salmon farm, learn about aquaculture in the Marlborough Sounds and take in the picturesque scenery.

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