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Explore Marlborough Sounds with Cruises and Walks

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Scenic Cruises and Queen Charlotte Track

Experience the perfect blend of scenic cruising and invigorating walks in the Marlborough Sounds. Our cruises and walks packages offer a unique way to explore the natural beauty of this stunning region. Enjoy leisurely cruises through pristine waters followed by guided walks along picturesque trails. Whether you're a nature enthusiast or an adventure seeker, our cruises and walks provide the ideal combination of relaxation and exploration. Discover the best of Marlborough Sounds with our expertly crafted itineraries.

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The Mail Boat Cruise

Cruise Ship Day Special
From $
122
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The Mail Boat Cruise in Queen Charlotte Sound delivers mail and supplies to local residents, offering a unique tour experience with scenic views, wildlife encounters, and insightful commentary.

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Ship Cove Cruise

Cruise Ship Day Special
From $
106
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The Ship Cove Cruise offers a scenic journey through Queen Charlotte Sound to historic Ship Cove, with wildlife sightings and commentary on Captain Cook’s anchorage.

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Great Track and Pack Pass

Cruise Ship Day Special
From $
124
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The Great Track & Pack Pass offers flexible transport and luggage transfers for walking or biking the 71km Queen Charlotte Track, known for its stunning views and diverse accommodations.

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2 Day Lochmara Lodge Package

Cruise Ship Day Special
From $
730
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Enjoy the best that Marlborough has to offer with a visit to Motuara Island & Historic Ship Cove, plus a scenic Queen Charlotte Sounds Cruise and walking on the Queen Charlotte Track.

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Motuara Island and The Great Track and Pack Pass

Cruise Ship Day Special
From $
129
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The Great Track & Pack Pass offers flexible transport and luggage transfers for walking or biking the 71km Queen Charlotte Track, known for its stunning views and diverse accommodations.

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Scenic view from Kaipupu Lookout, overlooking a tranquil bay surrounded by green hills and mountains in the distance. The clear blue water features a small island in the middle, framed by lush greenery in the foreground.

Kaipupu Sanctuary Summer Series

Cruise Ship Day Special
From $
20
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Usually available by private charter only, save money and join one of the regular sailings to Kaipupu Sanctuary only available on set days. Enjoy a self guided 1.5 hour walk around the island, the perfect weekend activity.

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2 Day Lochmara Lodge Mountain Bike Challenge

Cruise Ship Day Special
From $
730
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Enjoy two thrilling days on the Queen Charlotte Track with an overnight stay at the iconic Lochmara Lodge.

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Ship Cove to Furneaux Lodge

Cruise Ship Day Special
From $
106
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Depart Picton on the scheduled 8:00am (1 Oct - 30 Apr) or 9:00am departure to Historic Ship Cove for the walk or bike around to Furneaux Lodge.

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Motuara Island Bird Sanctuary Cruise

Cruise Ship Day Special
From $
110
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The Bird Sanctuary Cruise to Motuara Island offers a scenic journey with native birdlife sightings, a visit to historic Ship Cove, and stunning views from various lookouts.

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Scenic view from Kaipupu Lookout, overlooking a tranquil bay surrounded by green hills and mountains in the distance. The clear blue water features a small island in the middle, framed by lush greenery in the foreground.

Kaipupu Sanctuary - Private Water Taxi

Cruise Ship Day Special
From $
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Kaipupu Sanctuary is a community conservation project in the middle of Picton harbour, restoring a 40-hectare peninsula back to its original wilderness.

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Picton to Ship Cove - One Way with MTB

Cruise Ship Day Special
From $
91
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Experience a scenic cruise from Picton to Ship Cove with bike transport included. Ideal for mountain biking in the stunning Marlborough Sounds.

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Kaipupu Sanctuary Cruise Ship Day

Cruise Ship Day Special
From $
30
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Kaipupu Sanctuary is a community project which aims to restore a 40 hectare 'mainland island' in Picton harbour.

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3 Day MTB Ship Cove to Anakiwa Package

Cruise Ship Day Special
From $
1158
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Spend 3 days walking the Queen Charlotte Track from Ship Cove to Anakiwa staying at Punga Cove Resort and Portage Resort

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Queen Charlotte Sound Cruise

Cruise Ship Day Special
From $
80
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Experience a short sightseeing tour to showcase the highlights of the scenery within the limited time of your cruise ships visit.

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Paua Pearl Farm Private Tour

Cruise Ship Day Special
From $
1080
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A private cruise from Picton to Whekenui Bay to visit the paua pearl farm

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Torea Bay to Mistletoe Bay

Cruise Ship Day Special
From $
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Depart Picton on the scheduled 8:00am (1 October - 30 April) departure to Torea Bay and walk 8km to Mistletoe Bay

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2 Day Punga Cove Resort Package

Cruise Ship Day Special
From $
746
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Enjoy a night at Punga Cove Resort on this 2 day walking package from Ship Cove to Furneax Lodge

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4 Day Ship Cove to Anakiwa Package

Cruise Ship Day Special
From $
1686
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Spend 4 days walking the Queen Charlotte Track from Ship Cove to Anakiwa staying at Furneaux Lodge, Punga Cove Resort and Portage Resort

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2 Day MTB Ship Cove to Anakiwa Package

Cruise Ship Day Special
From $
746
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Depart Picton on our 9:00am service to Ship Cove and spend 2 days walking the Queen Charlotte Track ending at Anakiwa for the return trip to Picton

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Torea Bay to Punga Cove

Cruise Ship Day Special
From $
106
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Feel like a challenge? This full day walk from Torea Bay to Punga Cove is 23.6km long and is the most challenging and rewarding section of the Queen Charlotte Track.

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Mistletoe Bay to Anakiwa

Cruise Ship Day Special
From $
96
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Depart Picton on a water taxi at 10:00am to Mistletoe Bay for the walk into Anakiwa.

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Sunday Afternoon Cruise

Cruise Ship Day Special
From $
116
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Cruise up through the Queen Charlotte Sound / Tōtaranui where these tranquil waterways are full of history and wonderful stories

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Ship Cove to Punga Cove

Cruise Ship Day Special
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Depart Picton on the scheduled 8:00am (1 Oct - 30 Apr) or 9:00am departure to Historic Ship Cove for the walk or bike around to Punga Cove Resort.

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2 Day Furneaux Lodge Package

Cruise Ship Day Special
From $
705
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Enjoy a night at Furneaux Lodge on this 2 day walking package from Ship Cove to Punga Cove

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Motuara Island and 1 Day Furneaux Lodge to Punga Cove Walk

Cruise Ship Day Special
From $
111
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Depart Picton on the scheduled 9:00am departure to Furneaux Lodge via Motuara Island for the walk around to Punga Cove.

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Ultimate Marlborough Day Out

Cruise Ship Day Special
From $
345
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Experience the Ultimate Marlborough Day Out with a scenic cruise through Queen Charlotte Sound, a visit to historic Ship Cove, wine tasting at boutique wineries, and a stop at a chocolate factory.

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Motuara Island and a Day in the Sounds

Cruise Ship Day Special
From $
111
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Experience Motuara island and Ship Cove before arriving at your chosen location for the day at Furneaux Lodge or Punga Cove.

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Motuara Island and 1 Day Ship Cove to Furneaux Lodge

Cruise Ship Day Special
From $
111
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Depart Picton on the scheduled 9:00am departure to Ship Cove via Motuara Island for the walk around to Furneaux Lodge.

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Paua Pearl Farm Tour Summer Series

Cruise Ship Day Special
From $
270
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Cruise from Picton to Whekenui Bay to visit the Paua Pearl Farm

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Private Water Taxi

Cruise Ship Day Special
From $
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Book a private water taxi to take you anywhere you need to go.

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Experience Portage Resort

Cruise Ship Day Special
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Cruise through the beautiful Queen Charlotte Sound to Torea jetty and enjoy a day at Portage Resort

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Day in the Sounds at Furneaux Lodge

Cruise Ship Day Special
From $
106
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Nothing quite says "lunch" like a Beachcomber Cruises Day in the Sounds.

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Day in the Sounds at Punga Cove Resort

Cruise Ship Day Special
From $
106
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Experience lunch in the beautiful Marlborough Sounds.

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One way to Ship Cove

Cruise Ship Day Special
From $
81
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For the truly independent traveller - this is a one way trip only from Picton to Ship Cove on one of our three scheduled departures.

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Torea Bay to Anakiwa

Cruise Ship Day Special
From $
96
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Depart Picton on the scheduled 8:00am (1 October - 30 April) departure to Torea Bay and walk the 21km to Anakiwa.

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Furneaux Lodge to Punga Cove

Cruise Ship Day Special
From $
106
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Depart Picton on the scheduled 9:00am departure to Furneaux Lodge for the walk around to Punga Cove. This walk is reasonably flat with no large steep inclines.

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A water taxi docked at a small pier, surrounded by calm, clear blue-green water. The pier is nestled in a bay with dense green bush covering the surrounding hills. The scene is framed by overhanging tree branches under a sunny, blue sky.

Private Charter Cruise

Cruise Ship Day Special
From $
275
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This 1-hour Round The Bays cruise is a family and group friendly option.

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Lady Ann Private Charter Cruise

Cruise Ship Day Special
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