- Picton - Picton is a major hub in New Zealand’s transport network, connecting the South Island road and rail network with ferries across Cook Strait to Wellington and the North Island. The Picton urban area has a population of 4,800 (June 2022), making it the second-largest town in the Marlborough Region behind Blenheim.
- FREE Images from our Online Photo gallery of Wildlife
- Landing and/or facility fees
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Lunch
We are the only Marlborough Sounds Guided Walk company with our own Boats, and your day starts with the Ultimate Wildlife Cruise through the calm sheltered waters of the Queen Charlotte Sound. You get onboard binoculars for viewing wildlife and species ID cards with a WCA Qualified Guide. Dolphins 95% of the time :-)
Spend 1 hour on Motuara Island with its stunning views and range of Endangered Species where you can get close-up encounters with Rare Birds. The lookout has an amazing panoramic view. We pay DOC your access FEE. E-ko started Guided Walks on this island 25 years ago.
After you visited Motuara Pest Free Island, the tour takes you to gorgeous Schoolhouse Bay. Then you can Walk the BEST of Queen Charlotte Track, see Trees up to 1500 years old only with us, Hidden in the bush . Then Enjoy a Gourmet antipasto meal and wine at Ship Cove, - relive History and embrace nature. Walk 5kn as opposed to 17 and see the best. Relax at ship cove and enjoy the return cruise.
- Must be fit enough to Walk 5 km
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.