50% off for kids - Half Day Guided Kayak

The Queen Charlotte Track in the Marlborough Sounds has rapidly become known as the finest and most diverse coastal track in New Zealand.

Queen Charlotte Track

The Queen Charlotte Track is widely rated as the best single track in New Zealand and is one of this country’s 23 Great Rides and there is little wonder why!

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: $110pp

Morning Tour: 8:30am - 12:30pm
Afternoon Tour: 12:30pm - 4:30pm

Use code WGSHK50 to get 50% off kids. If you are a solo traveller please contact us to check if we have a trip departing as we often have trips with other kayakers you can join. Suitable for children from 8 years old.

If the tour does not go ahead due to minimum booking numbers or weather conditions, guests will be offered an alternate date or option, or receive a full refund. The discount is valid for bookings completed between 13-28 April. The half day guided sea kayak is suitable for children from 8-15 years old. Kids 16 and over will need to pay the adult price. A minimum of two full paying adults is required for the trip to go ahead.

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If time is short, you can experience the beauty and seclusion of the Marlborough Sounds on our half day guided sea kayak trip. This tour takes in the western end of Queen Charlotte Sound with its sheltered coves, beautiful beaches, azure blue waters and lush native bush. Learn about the history of the area from our knowledgeable, relaxed and friendly guides.

Key info

Duration: 4 hours
Morning Tour: 8:30am to 12:30pm
Afternoon Tour: 12:30pm to 4:30pm
Minimum number of persons: 2
Inclusions:We supply double kayaks (singles on request for experienced paddlers only), PFDs (lifejackets), splash jackets, booties, spray decks and dry bags (including for your camera). Guide and any transport to/from launch point also included.

On cruise ship day departure times may vary.

If you are a solo traveller please contact us to check if we have a trip departing as we often have trips with other kayakers you can join.

Suitable for children from 8 years old.

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Itinerary

Meet at our office at the Picton Waterfront at 8.30am or 12.30pm, time for a spot of paperwork and then we depart for our launch point at Ngakuta Bay, just 20 minutes scenic drive from Picton.

We prefer to take you away from the harbour environs to the truly spectacular western end of the Sound where there is less boat traffic and many beautiful bays and coves to explore as well as wildlife to see. However if weather permits, we may kayak from Picton Harbour to maximise your time on the water.

After a detailed safety briefing, it is time to set off on a great half day adventure. Your guide will answer questions, share pearls of wisdom and ensure your comfort and wellbeing. Depending on the weather, we will vary our route each day to take advantage of sea breezes at our back - we don't follow an enforced plan which enables us to cater for all abilities on the tour.

You have a good chance of seeing sting rays and eagle rays, a huge variety of sea birds including cormorants and sometimes little blue penguins, seals, huge starfish and if we are really lucky, even dolphins.

Return time to Picton approx. 12.30pm (morning tour) or approx. 4.30pm (afternoon tour).

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Let our team show you the Queen Charlotte Track and Marlborough Sounds.

Our team live, work and play in this fantastic region - your guides are local people. Call us on +64 3 5735432. Freephone (NZ only): 0800 266 266. Freephone (Aus only): 1800 281 827

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50% off for kids - Half Day Guided Kayak

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