Explore Marlborough Sounds with Cruises and Walks

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Experience a scenic cruise from Picton to Ship Cove with bike transport included. Ideal for mountain biking in the stunning Marlborough Sounds.

Kaipupu Sanctuary is a community project which aims to restore a 40 hectare 'mainland island' in Picton harbour.

Spend 3 days walking the Queen Charlotte Track from Ship Cove to Anakiwa staying at Punga Cove Resort and Portage Resort

Experience a short sightseeing tour to showcase the highlights of the scenery within the limited time of your cruise ships visit.

A private cruise from Picton to Whekenui Bay to visit the paua pearl farm

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

Enjoy a night at Punga Cove Resort on this 2 day walking package from Ship Cove to Furneax Lodge

Spend 4 days walking the Queen Charlotte Track from Ship Cove to Anakiwa staying at Furneaux Lodge, Punga Cove Resort and Portage Resort

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

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.

Visit Ship Cove and Enjoy a night at Lochmara Lodge on this 3 day walking package from Torea Bay to Anakiwa

Depart Picton on a water taxi at 10:00am to Mistletoe Bay for the walk into Anakiwa.

Cruise up through the Queen Charlotte Sound / Tōtaranui where these tranquil waterways are full of history and wonderful stories

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.

Enjoy a night at Furneaux Lodge on this 2 day walking package from Ship Cove to Punga Cove

Depart Picton on the scheduled 9:00am departure to Furneaux Lodge via Motuara Island for the walk around to Punga Cove.

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.

Experience Motuara island and Ship Cove before arriving at your chosen location for the day at Furneaux Lodge or Punga Cove.

Depart Picton on the scheduled 9:00am departure to Ship Cove via Motuara Island for the walk around to Furneaux Lodge.

Cruise from Picton to Whekenui Bay to visit the Paua Pearl Farm

Book a private water taxi to take you anywhere you need to go.

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

Nothing quite says "lunch" like a Beachcomber Cruises Day in the Sounds.

Experience lunch in the beautiful Marlborough Sounds.

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

Depart Picton on the scheduled 8:00am (1 October - 30 April) departure to Torea Bay and walk the 21km to Anakiwa.

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.

This 1-hour Round The Bays cruise is a family and group friendly option.