What to do and see in Marlborough Region, South Island: The Best Nature & Wildlife Tours

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.

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!

We offer daily Wine Tours to some of the finest wineries that Marlborough has to offer. You can choose from our Half day, Full day or Private tours to the picturesque cellar doors of our internationally famous wineries and revel in the stunning aromas and textures of their multi-award winning wines. Our wine tours are fun, informative and flexible – choose the homes of your favourite wine labels or let us show you a mixture of the internationally recognised and the boutique family-run wineries. On a private tour, you can meet the stellar wine makers and have a face to face tutorial on the secrets of viticulture and find out for yourself, the dedication and passion that goes into every bottle. You can even blend your personal vintage from the barrels on display. Jade Tours is a Destination Management company and we pride ourselves in providing an exemplary service to our guests. We will fill your holiday in Marlborough with magical memories. Our links to adventure and leisure activities and scenic bus tours around Marlborough, ensure days filled with fun. If preferred, we can package a full 5 star Marlborough experience from luxury lodges, helicopter transfers and gourmet meals and include your preferences from the Sounds in the north to the Whales in Kaikoura and all the adventure activities in between. We have visits to local breweries and gourmet food producers and local ecological attractions. Our new 12 seater luxury bus will ferry you in supreme comfort from your arrival to departure. Our JADE OWL BED and BREAKFAST has 2 comfortable double rooms with queen sized beds and access to our secluded garden. Jade Tours really does make magical memories in Marlborough.

For the past 25 years we have been heavily involved in conservation, it’s what we are passionate about!  We run tours, by arrangement only, which give you an insight and close experience of NZ native species and our conservation efforts to protect them. It will be an interesting and fun way to learn more about conservation in New Zealand.

Pelorus Air operate exclusive air tours/scenic flights into and over the Marlborough Sounds, some including a remote landing at a beach in the Outer Sounds.

We provide award-winning, wildlife and conservation focused guided cruises and dolphin swimming experiences through the beautiful Marlborough Sounds. Those looking for the thrill of a lifetime can join us for our Dolphin Swim or View Experience or you could take part in our fully guided cruises to your choice of bird sanctuary islands or Historic Ship Cove. A clean green paradise of bush and sea full of natural beauty, history and wildlife is waiting to be explored and experienced. E-Ko Tours is Qualmark Enviro-Gold certified and the only local operator able to actively search for Dolphins. We provide degree qualified, professional guides on all our Tours.

Let us whisk you away to the secluded spots that aren't on the tourist maps. We know every moment of your time in Marlborough is precious so let us use our local knowledge to maximize your exposure to all she has to offer. Your host Chris knows all the good spots and puts on a spread that showcases local cuisine . These picnics are for couples or small groups - no crowds here.

In 1996 a dream began we developed cruises that focused on our passion — Cruising Fiordland, Marlborough Sounds and Stewart Island, Kiwi style! Designing our itineraries, we kept in mind what our passengers (who often turn into friends) wanted: Flexible itineraries. Not to rush around, but to sit back and take in the atmosphere. Good Kiwi homestyle food on our 3 and 1/2 star self rated cruise

Hi, I'm Vaughan, I enjoy helping visitors to experience Marlborough's wonderful scenery, hunting and fishing.