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Seafood Odyssea Cruise
Great for
- Beaches & boats
- Food & wine
- Luxury travel
Cruise into the Marlborough Sounds and take in the natural beauty and tranquillity of this stunning area. With an informative commentary you will learn about the pioneering families who have settled in the Sounds over 6 generations. Head through the inner Pelorus Sound and Kenepuru Sound before visiting the Greenshell Mussel farm where your skipper will explain why this delicacy grows so well in the Sounds, and learn how the mussel farmers get the mussels to grow on the ropes. Taste the local favourite of freshly steamed Mussels matched perfectly to a complimentary glass of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. A stunning wine and food match in a beautiful part of Marlborough.
From £56 per adult
Please Note: Tour departs daily from October to April, at 1.15pm from Havelock Marina Jetty (40 mins drive from Picton or 1 hour from Nelson), and returns at 4.30pm. Includes freshly steamed mussels and a glass of wine.
Marlborough Icons Wine Tour and Cruise
Great for
- Food & wine
- Luxury travel
- Visiting friends & family
Experience the magic of Marlborough with a visit to world famous wineries, to taste the wines, olive oils and the gourmet foods that make this region a gourmet province. Travel through the iconic vineyards while your guide gives you an insight into how these great wines are crafted.
After two wine tours enjoy lunch on the waterfront (own expense), before departing the marina for a unique Seafood cruise through the beautiful Marlborough Sounds. Enjoy seafood tasting with a glass of crisp Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, before heading back to shore for your return transfer to your hotel. A perfect day in the Sounds!
Please note this tour is available as a private wine tasting tour - please ask your Travel Designer for further details.
From £99 per adult
Please Note: Tour departs daily and includes pick up from Blenheim hotels at 10am. Option to purchase lunch at waterfront at own expense.
Queen Charlotte Track Guided Walk
Great for
- Adventure
- Beaches & boats
- Food & wine
Cruise by boat from Picton to the historic reserve at Ship Cove, before heading out on a guided walk along the Queen Charlotte Track to Endeavour Inlet, approximately 14km away. With a mixture of beech forest with punga ferns and other native New Zealand foliage, this section is widely regarded as the premier section of the Track. Your local guide will explain the historical significance of the area as well as detailed information on flora and fauna. A gourmet lunch is supplied as well!
From £199 per adult
Please Note: Tour departs daily at 7.30am from Picton. Included return water transfers plus an experienced guide and gourmet lunch. Tour duration is approximately 10 hours.
Siberia Experience
Great for
- Adventure
- Beaches & boats
This is the ultimate wilderness adventure in Mount Aspiring World Heritage National Park. The half day Siberia Experience leaves from Makarora, at the head of Lake Wanaka, and guides you through some of New Zealand’s untouched scenery from the air, land and water. Take to the skies on a 25 minute scenic flight to see the unspoiled glaciers, mountain lakes, valleys and vast rainforests. Next spend three hours bush walking through the wilderness of the Siberia Valley, before ending the adventure with a 30 minute thrilling jet boat ride on the Wilkin River.
From £249 per adult
Please Note: Tour departs daily from the Makarora Tourism Centre and lasts for approximately four hours. The pick up point is a 45 minute drive from Wanaka. Please arrive at the departure point 30 minutes before your tour departs.
Kiwi Dundee - Nature and Coast
Great for
- Beaches & boats
- Wildlife & nature
A local guide will collect you and take you on a nature lover’s delight as the local flora and fauna of this magical region comes alive. Highlights of your day will be a leisurely walk through beautiful regenerating Kauri forest full of fern trees, glowworms in an old gold cave, a visit to Hotwater Beach (tide permitting) or, depending on fitness, a walk down to the famous Cathedral Cove. Lunch will be at a delightful café, or a delicious picnic.
From £164 per adult
Please Note: Tour departs daily at 9am with pick up included from Tairua, Pauanui and Whangamata hotels. Duration is 8 hours and
lunch is included.
Glass Bottom Boat Whitianga
Great for
- Beaches & boats
- Wildlife & nature
Explore the breathtaking volcanic coastline of the Coromandel and watch the amazing marine life up close as your skipper takes you on an adventure through the Marine Reserve. Including a fun commentary enriched with local history and culture, spot dolphins, seals and penguins – with equipment provided if you fancy snorkelling!
From £53 per adult
Please Note: Departs daily from Whitianga Wharf at 10.30am and 1.30pm.
Cathedral Cove Kayak Tour
Great for
- Adventure
- Beaches & boats
- Wildlife & nature
See what can only be seen from the water with this half day tour through the Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve. Paddle through sea caves to paradise beaches, and interact with the local marine life as you discover hidden coves and rock gardens. Land at Cathedral Cove for a world famous cappuccino or hot chocolate to top it all off!
From £84 per adult
Please Note: Tour departs daily at 9am or 2pm and lasts approximately 3.5 hours. Includes professional guide and dry bag for your camera plus light refreshments.
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