The incredible diversity of landscapes in the Marlborough Region makes it ideally suited for those wishing to experience the best of what New Zealand has to offer. With dramatic coastlines, lush native forests, mountains and sun-baked plains are all within a short distance.
This is a top location if you wish to relax yet enjoy the outdoors, the wilderness, wildlife or fine wine and food if you have gourmet tastes.
Dramatic coastlines, beautiful beaches and abundant native wildlife can all be found in the sheltered waterways of the Marlborough Sounds. An absolute paradise for adventurers the Sounds are perfect for a day walk or mountain bike on the Queen Charlotte track.
With numerous activities in the Sounds, plenty can be reached from the Kenepuru Road. Including, Kayaks and mountain bikes available for hire. Fishing trips, and of course, Waterways boating safaris boat tours.
Things to do in Picton
EcoWorld Aquarium
Get up close, have fun and discover some amazing living native animals off the Marlborough Sounds and New Zealand.
Encounter Tuataras New Zealand’s very rare 200 million year old living fossil. Giant Weta, Lizards, geckos, skinks, frogs and turtles…
Enjoy Little Blue Penguins and Wildlife Rehabilitation Refuge. see the Seahorses, Sharks, and plenty more seacreatures.
Beachcomber Cruises
We take great pleasure in offering a selection of boat trips through the beautiful Marlborough Sounds. Join our licensed New Zealand Post Mail Run. Walk the Queen Charlotte Track, Lunch ‘n’ Cruise at one of the Resorts or visit Motuara Island bird sanctuary.
Phone 0800 178 878
www.explorepicton.co.nz
Explore Picton
Explore Picton offers a comprehensive range of accommodation, attractions and activities. The best you will enjoy in the vibrant town of Picton and the stunning Marlborough Sounds.
Have you considered staying an extra day.
A bookings office is located at EcoWorld aquarium Picton Foreshore Just 300 meters from the ferry terminal or save time phone before arrival
Things to do in Blenheim
Driftwood Eco Tours
Kayaking on the Opawa river and Vernon lagoon. Fantastic bird photography opportunities, light reflections and sunsets. A great way to get close to nature. Includes lunch or supper on the beach.
The River Queen – a Classic River Boat
Enter another world on The River Queen – A classic riverboat, fully licensed, and styled for comfort. Relax on board with a drink and something yummy to eat. Glide over the crystal-clear waters of the Opawa and discover a Marlborough that’s hidden from the road.
Cruises run twice daily.
Children cruise for FREE.
Bubbly Grape Wine Tours
Fun, Friendly, Relaxed and Safe tours. Be guided in style by our bubbly hosts who are as effervescent as Champagne. Gain some knowledge whilst tasting the beautiful wines in this unique area.
Full or Half day tours available. Pick up from your accommodation.
Let us be the ones to Drive You To Drink!
Seal Nature Eco Tours
Seal Nature Eco Tour is a four hour tour with exclusive access to a coastal nature reserve to get up close to local NZ Fur Seals. Tour includes a chance to look for fossils, ‘dinosaur egg’ and bone’ shaped rocks, a farm and winery visit, and learn the local history. h.
Molesworth Station Day Tour
Enjoy a full day tour into the beautiful Marlborough rural back country of towering mountains and rolling farmland. Hear historical stories of New Zealand’s largest high country cattle station. Visit the original Molesworth cob cottage home to the first pioneers, Visit a modern shearing shed for smoko with home cooked treats.
Bike, Wine & Dine in the Country Tour
Enjoy a great day out in Marlborough with a cycle ride, a delectable lunch in the heart of the Awatere Valley and a Yealands wine tasting experience. Tour starts in Blenheim, and includes transfers from your accommodation, bike hire, lunch and wine tasting. Biking distance 20-30 km on flat roads.
Windhawk Helicopters
Prepare to experience Marlborough from a whole new perspective. Professional flight services within the Marlborough region of New Zealand.
Riverlore Gallery
Art Gallery near Renwick, Blenheim in Marlborough. Providing an innovative environment and destination for creative expression, art appreciation and personal growth.
Things to do in Havelock and the Marlborough Sounds
Waterways Boating Safaris
Drive a boat… Explore the Sounds.
Fun, Freedom and Stunning scenery.
Experience the thrill of driving your own boat through the beautiful, sheltered waterways of the Marlborough Sounds.
Quick and easy to learn, you will soon set off gliding across the water to explore numerous bays and hidden coves.
The Nydia track Marlborough Sounds walkway
is a wonderful 2 day walk. A quiet alternative to the busy Queen Charlotte Track. It crosses the Kaiuma and Nydia saddles with superb views and follows the sheltered shoreline of historic Nydia Bay. Formed by linking old bridle paths, the 27km track meanders through a variety of regenerating native bush and beautiful untouched forest.
Eyes On Nature in Havelock
Experience an exciting adventure imagining you are underwater with saltwater fish as the sea birds soar above, while the freshwater salmon and trout are portrayed as if swimming under a veil of water descending down a waterfall with native bird models whistling in the trees. 61 Main Road Havelock, Marlborough.
Pelorus Tours
Discover the spectacular Marlborough Sounds with Pelorus Tours. Transport, Tours, Cruises, Fishing, Scalloping, Pelorus Sounds Mussel Farm Cruises, Sounds Winery Tours, Educational Eco-Tours, Maud Island Tours, Garden Tours, DOC Bush walks, Corporate and Family Functions.
Phone +64 3 574 2104
www.havelockinfocentre.co.nz
Havelock info centre
Save time when traveling between Picton, Nelson & Blenheim by booking your accommodation and activities through us. We can offer advice and make all your bookings ready for you to enjoy the area on arrival.
Local booking agent for: Kayaking, Mountain biking, Fishing, Pelorus Mail Boat, Greenshell Mussel Tours, Nydia Track & Waterways Boating Safaris
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