Destination Marlborough


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The beauty of Marborough
Eco-Tours and Adventure

Observe rare species close at hand in Marlborough’s unique birdlife and marine sanctuaries, and native forest reserves.

In this peaceful haven you’ll see sea and land birds, dolphins, seals, penguins, and the rare king shag. Swim with dolphins, go south for whale watching, or explore Motuara Island where native South Island robins come up to your hand and bellbirds herald your arrival.

Eco-Tours and Adventure - Listings

Name Qualmark Region
French Pass Sea Safaris & Beachfront Villas    
Wildlife and Discovery Tours through infamous French Pass Passage and to nearby islands. Nesting Pied Shag, Little Shag, white throated and pied form. Spotted shag, the rare King Shag & Blue Pengu Havelock, Pelorus, Kenepuru
Dolphin Watch Ecotours    
TOURISM AWARD WINNER! Daily 4-hour guided ecotours in the Marlborough Sounds. See seabirds, seals and dolphins. Land on a bird sanctuary island for a guided walk. NEW - SWIM WITH WILD DOLPHINS! Picton, Queen Charlotte Sound
Marlborough Sounds Adventure Company    
We are the Marlborough Sounds specialists in sea kayaking, walking and mountain biking trips. Picton, Queen Charlotte Sound
Marlborough Travel    
Greenshell Mussel Cruise - Cruise the beautiful Marlborough Sounds, taste Greenshell Mussels accompanied by Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Marlborough's Best! Operates throughout Marlborough
Seahorse World Aquarium    
Wow Dad gives birth to up to 421 babies at a time!The NZ Seahorse is the largest in the world. Learn about these extraordinary fish and the other amazing marine creatures that live in NZs rocky reefs Picton, Queen Charlotte Sound
Wilderness Guides    
Wilderness Guides can show you the Marlborough Sounds like no-one else! Join Steve, Juliet and their small, friendly team for sea kayaking, mountain biking and walking tours in the Sounds. Picton, Queen Charlotte Sound
Windhawk Helicopters    
Helicopter adventures/VIP charter/ Scenic flights & Transfers to wineries, restaurants, resorts & lodges, flyfish for wild Brown trout, or enjoy an exquisite heli picnic. Personalised tours. Operates throughout Marlborough
Beachcombercruises 2006 Ltd    
This cruise is to the paradise that is Motuara Island. With 30 minutes ashore you have time to view all the wildlife in there natural habitat. A bird watchers paradise Picton, Queen Charlotte Sound
Charterlink Boats Marlborough    
Sailing Adventure HIRE a yacht or launch and explore the lovely Marlborough Sounds. You Skipper or We can Skipper for you. Learn to sail while on holiday - RYA Training Centre Picton, Queen Charlotte Sound
Compass Charters    
Boating holidays Marlborough Sounds & Tasman Bay. Self-drive & crewed charters on runabouts,yachts,launches & Cats. Fishing,diving,sailing,hiking,exploring,wildlife & scenery or relax Picton, Queen Charlotte Sound, Havelock, Pelorus, Kenepuru
Driftwood Ecotours Limited    
Will Parsons, an approved DOC concessionaire offers you privately guided tours by 4WD.We also offer sunset kayaking tours on the Opawa river which offer wonderful photographic opportunities. Blenheim, Renwick, Wairau, Awatere & Pacific Coast
Driftwood Ecotours Limited    
Sunset kayak the Opawa river and Vernon lagoon within 10 minutes of Blenheim. Relaxed kayaking for all levels of experience. 4 and 8 hour kayak/walk eco tour options available. Blenheim, Renwick, Wairau, Awatere & Pacific Coast
Ecotours Marlborough Sounds    
New Zealand is the closest we can come to studying evolution on another planet A unique educational journey taking in the special features of Blumine Island Wildlife Sanctuary in Queen Charlotte Sound Picton, Queen Charlotte Sound
Marlborough Sounds Marinas    
Located at the northern tip of New Zealand's South Island, the Marlborough Sounds Marinas are the gateway to New Zealand's acclaimed Marlborough Sounds. Picton, Queen Charlotte Sound
NorthSouth Tours    
We can show your group all that makes Marlborough special... Operates throughout Marlborough
Picton Horse Treks    
Be wowed by the spectacular scenery of the Marlborough Sounds while you enjoy a leisurely, one-and-a-half to two hour, guided ride on our quiet, kind-natured horses. Picton, Queen Charlotte Sound
Sail Marlborough Limited    
Fabulous Food, Wine, Music, Sailing, Hiking, Fishing, Diving, Windsurfing. With pride we offer a truly unique Marlborough Experience on 'Caro Vita' a luxury skippered yacht charter. Picton, Queen Charlotte Sound
Sea Kayaking Adventure Tours    
Based Anakiwa end of the Queen Charlotte Track We offer guided trips from 1-5 days. Picton, Queen Charlotte Sound
Skydive the Sounds    
Skydive the Sounds offers Tandem skydives over the beautiful Marlborough Sounds Picton, Queen Charlotte Sound
St Omer House    
A family owned business St Omer House offering a wide variety of accommodation including new motel units. Have a Golf course ten minutes away, fishing and walks at the front door. Lovely beach. Havelock, Pelorus, Kenepuru
Steadfast Traditional Sail    
Get into deep water on board Steadfast, a classic French pilot cutter sailing the Marlborough Sounds, D'Urville Island, and Tasman Bay. Spectacular blue water wilderness. Picton, Queen Charlotte Sound, Havelock, Pelorus, Kenepuru
Waterways Boating Safaris    
Explore spectacular Sounds scenery, forest walks, birds, mussel farms, marine life. Dolphins and penguins are often seen. Our guided boat safari tour is a refreshing eco-tour with a difference Picton, Queen Charlotte Sound, Havelock, Pelorus, Kenepuru