Marlborough Sounds
As the Lonely Planet Guide says:
The top of the South Island is stunning ... the mild
climate, magnificent coast line and superb national parks and laid-back
seaside towns are definitely worth some hefty time in your itinerary.
If you are looking for Picton Bed and Breakfast accommodation, we are just 15 minutes from the Picton Interisland Ferry terminal and access to these marvellous
Marlborough Sounds.
Winners of 2006 New Zealand Tourism Award
Dolphin
Watch Ecotours to swim
with the Dolphins, Wildlife Watch and Walk or Birdwatching expedition
The "Edwin Fox" is the only surviving ship that transported convicts to Australia, brought settlers to both Australia and New Zealand and served in the Crimean war. She is the oldest merchant sailing ship still afloat and is berthed at The Edwin Fox Maritime Centre at Picton.
Covering some 4000 km2, the Marlborough Sounds are an extensive network
of sea-drowned valleys at the top of the South Island of New Zealand.
Hire a float plane from Picton enjoy an exhilarating flight making the most of your time viewing the Marlborough Sounds from the air and from the water.
The steep, wooded hills and small quiet bays of the Sounds are sparsely populated, making them an ideal place for cruising, kayaking, hiking and cycling.
Bay of Many Coves Licensed Café
Combine a water cruise and lunch overlooking the bay at this great little cafe. Depart from Picton and take a 35 minute cruise out to the
Bay of Many Coves Café.
With the Fly Lunch Cruise package, you can fly to Bay of Many Coves with Picton Float Plane, enjoy lunch at the Bight Cafe (own expense), then cruise back of Picton with Cougarline.
Queen Charlotte Track
Queen
Charlotte Track a part day to a
full four day walk through magnificent native and regenerating forest.
Journey to the track by taking a boat trip from Picton and be dropped off on
the track, then picked up later at an agreed collection point.
Walking the Queen Charlotte Track?
Take advantage of free transfer to/from Picton when you stay at Marlborough Bed & Breakfast for 2 nights before or after walking the Queen Charlotte Track.
We can book the boat trip for you or you can choose from these
transport operators.
Greenshell mussel cruise from Havelock
Greenshell
Mussel Cruise - a must for lovers of freshly steamed mussels and sauvignon blanc. Learn the intricacies of growing these delicacies. See where they are grown and harvested and savour their flavour on board.
More information on the Marlborough Sounds area
Marlborough,
New
Zealand
Picton and
Marlborough Sounds Directory
Cougar
Line - Luxury cruises in the spectacular Queen Charlotte Sound
