Marlborough Sounds Attractions

A boat or Kayak trip is the best way to explore the naural beauty of the Marlborough Sounds' many waterways, bays, beaches & inlets. If you would prefer to stay off the water, there are many short and/or long walks around the shores of Queen Charlotte and other sounds. Take a picnic lunch, a towel and relax on one of the many secluded beaches you will come across. If you have a few days spare, we recommend walking the Queen Charlotte Track. There is no better way to experience the peace and tranquility of Queen Charlotte Sound. Another way to explore the Marlborough Sounds is with Steadfast Sail, who offer relaxing sailing cruises throughout the Sounds and beyond.

Wilderness Guides

Wilderness adventures biking kayaking tours

Offers guided or independent sea kayaking tours on Queen Charlotte Sound plus mountain biking and Queen Charlotte Track hiking.

Queen Charlotte Track NZ.com

Queen Charlotte Track Marlborough Sounds

Online guide to walking the Queen Charlotte Track Offering guided / independent walking packages that include accommodation & water taxi.

Dolphin Watch Ecotours

Dolphin Watch Marlborough Sounds Ecotours

Offers wildlife boat cruises & guided walks at Historic Ship Cove or Motuara Island Bird Sanctuary. Also offers swimming with Dolphins.

Waterways Boating Safaris

Waterways Safaris Marlborough Sounds

Offers half or full day guided boating / eco walking tours including visits to a mussel farm & an ancient forest with a 1000 year old Rimu tree.

Sounds Wild Adventures

Sounds Wild Sea Kayaking Marlborough Sounds

Offers guided day or multi-day sea kayaking adventures of the Marlborough Sounds. Also offers kayak hire for independent kayakers.

Marlborough Sounds Adventure Company

The Marlborough Sounds Adventure Company

Offers guided or independent walking and mountain biking trips on the Queen Charlotte Track. Also offers sea kayak hire and tours.

Steadfast Traditional Sail

Steadfast Sailing cruises

Offers memorable cruises onboard a beautiful gaff cutter traditional sailing vessel throughout the tranquil waters of the Marlborough Sounds.

Queen Charlotte Sound Track

Queen Charlotte Track New Zealand

The official guide to the Queen Charlotte track including information about it's history, flora & fauna, accessing the track plus accommodation.

Cougarline Cruises

Cougar Line Cruises Marlborough Sounds

Offers scenic boat cruises plus a wide range of "cruise & walk" or "cruise & lunch" options along with romantic, twilight catamaran cruises.