Marlborough Sounds
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Marlborough Sounds

Adventure Charter Boats
Fishing Scenic Cruises


Main Activities and Attractions


Queen Charlotte Sounds
  • Queen Charlotte Track (three to four days): follow this popular walkway (71km/44 miles) with many entry and exit points and numerous top-class resorts and accommodation providers along its length. Companies offer water transport and pack transfer to and from several points or by mini-van to Anakiwa. Travellers can walk the track independently or make the most of freedom and guided walk packages
  • Queen Charlotte Sound: cruise the waters of the Sound to view the marine and bird life of the area, and walk parts of the Queen Charlotte Track. Boats depart from Picton. Day trips through to week trips available
  • Sea Kayaking: take a guided or independent trip from Picton
  • Dive Shipwrecks: explore Russian cruise liner the Mikhail Lermontov and the wreck of the Hippalos, a 120-year-old wooden barque
  • Sailing: charter a boat and cruise the Sounds - skippers can be hired
  • Eco-tourism: learn about the Department of Conservation's programmes for rare and endangered species, and see penguins and dolphins with local eco-tourism operators
  • Fishing Charters: half and full day options available
  • Marlborough Sounds Aquarium: featuring all the marine species of the Marlborough Sounds


The Pelorus and Kenepuru Sounds
  • Snapper fishing charters: join a charter from Havelock
  • Nydia Track: take a two-day walk starting near Havelock and finishing at Tennyson Inlet
  • French Pass & offshore Island d'Urville: visit these tiny settlements



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