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Picton: Half Day Guided Kayak Tour

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Experience the magical Marlborough Sounds with a half day guided kayak tour. With a vast network of beautiful waterways and coastline to explore, the Marlborough Sounds is a truly remarkable and adventurous sea kayaking destination.

Join Wilderness Guides, the leading Marlborough Sounds Tour Operator, for a truly memorable kayaking expedition exploring the vast network of sea-drowned valleys that make up this stunning part of New Zealand.

Explore the sheltered coves, pristine bays, crystal clear waters and bush clad hills of the Queen Charlotte Sound, one of the three sounds which form the Marlborough Sounds.

Get up close and personal to a vast array of marine and wildlife such as sting rays and a wide variety of sea birds. If your lucky you may even catch a glimpse of penguins, seals and even dolphins!

Your friendly guides who call this area home know what makes for a memorable kayaking trip and will share their knowledge of this epic region with you.

There is truly no better way to explore this pristine region than by sea kayak - So be at one with nature and come and discover the beauty and seclusion of this outstanding natural wonderland for yourself!


Price: $99 Per person

Location: The Waterfront, Corner London Quay & Wellington Street, Picton.

Duration: 8:30am to 12.30pm

Included: Quality double kayaks (singles available for more experienced paddlers), life jackets, splash jackets, booties, spray decks and dry bags (including for your camera).

What to bring: Sunhat & sunscreen, Water bottle, Camera (optional - dry bags available), Soft soled shoes that you don't mind getting wet - booties are also available. Above all, a sense of fun and adventure!

** Minimum age for sea kayaking is 12 years old. Special trips for families with younger children can be arranged on request under certain conditions.**

** Minimum of two persons applies to all tours.Singles should contact us for availability as we may be able to combine you with trips already departing.**

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Karen from Canada wrote on 12 December 2016

Lovely kayak!

I really enjoyed the kayak tour in the Sound. The guide was very knowledgeable about the land and sea environment that we were touring. We saw about 8 sting rays, what a treat!

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Nilar Hlathu from United States wrote on 15 March 2016

Great morning out

Very nice trip, especially if you're lucky with the weather (I hear morning has calmer water than the afternoon). Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. They try to start outside of Picton if possible so that you avoid the boat traffic and get to visit the quieter and nicer bays.

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Tamara Hansen from Australia wrote on 27 February 2016

A must!!!

If you're going to Picton, this tour is a must!!! Done with a great large company it was a highlight of our trip

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Carlos Lopez from Spain wrote on 15 February 2016

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Amazing experience!!! We had The best guide!!

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Susanne from Germany wrote on 11 January 2016

Great Tour in small group!

I did the half day guided kayak tour yesterday with Libby and it was great! I recommend to do it! We were four people plus Libby. Libby was competent and very nice. First we went by car about 20 Min and in a lovely bay we started the tour. We kayaked across to the other coastline and along it.

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