A lifetime of memories in a half day tour, driving your own boat around the beautiful Pelorus sound.
Enjoy the scenic Queen Charlotte Drive & Kenepuru Road to Ohingaroa Bay
9 am or 1 pm: Meet at Waterways car park (no courtesy coach provided).
Download the Marlborough map for instructions on how to get there.
Our qualified guide gives full boat and safety instructions
3 fun hours to drive a boat and explore
The boating safari with a guide boat will set off slowly at first across the Mahau Sound to the magnificent Beech forests of Putanui Point. Cruising along the coastline, as the group gains confidence the boating safari will increase in speed before entering the Kenepuru Sound. Pausing intermittently for photos, the group will stop for an explanation on the geography and history of the area.
Mussel farms
Here you will see Greenlip Mussel farms and learn how the mussels are grown and harvested.
Sightseeing & fun
The safari continues on through the sheltered waterways of Kenepuru Sound. Traveling together in a flotilla of small boats is an experience of fun and freedom you will never forget.
From the tree covered hills to the clear blue waters the scenery is stunning. Bring a camera to capture these amazing views. Combine this with the scarcity of people on the beaches and you may feel you are the first to discover this land of natural history.
Walk or relax
Land on an unspoiled beach. Enjoy a swim or a short walk through native forests. Return to base after 3 hours, a day to remember driving your own boat in natures’ adventure playground, the Marlborough sounds.
How much does it cost?
For the Price of: $110 per person, $55 for children 12 & under, you get an unforgettable experience in the Marlborough Sounds.
- The fun and freedom of driving your own boat
- Amazing scenic tour of the best bits of the Sounds
- Marine life and Mussel farms
- Up close with the flora and fauna of the Marlborough Sounds and a learn about the Natural history and unique geology.
Book your tour with us, or contact us here or Ring +64 03 5741372 to enquire the dates you will be in Marlborough.
Bookings aren’t essential, but we highly recommend it during the busy period from December through to February.
Contact us for bookings
Our aim is to provide maximum satisfaction and safety to our customers
To ensure a comfortable and fun day on the water, tour times and trip direction may occasionally be altered. We reserve the right to cancel tours and will give a full refund should the weather prove unsuitable prior to departure.
Things to bring
Clothing appropriate for the weather conditions, eg, a wind jacket, sunhat and sunglasses
Your own lunch (hot and cold drinks / refreshments provided)
Shoes suitable for walking in water (there are no wharves in this natural area)
Shoes suitable for short walks (Sandals may suit both purposes)
A camera (at own risk)