Full Day Queen Charlotte Kayak and Walking Tour from Picton
Overview
Take this full-day, small-group guided kayak and independent walking tour and discover one of the best ways to experience the stunning scenery and diverse wildlife of the Marlborough Sounds.
Meet your friendly, professional and knowledgeable guide at Picton Waterfront for a detailed safety briefing before setting out on your epic kayak and walking adventure.
Your adventure combo kicks off with a guided kayak around Queen Charlotte Sound’s western arm, where you’ll experience some of the best paddling in the Marlborough Sounds. Then you’re away and exploring the shoreline, discovering a wide variety of wildlife and learning about your environs as you go.
After a few hours of exploring by kayak, you’ll arrive at the small settlement of Anakiwa, where you’ll get chance to revive and prepare for the walking arm of your tour. After receiving instructions you’ll head off independently on your 11km (3-4 hours) hike along Queen Charlotte Track to Mistletoe Bay, where you’ll be immersed in some of the most beautiful bush to be found on the entire 70km track.
On arrival at Mistletoe Bay, the 4pm water taxi will pick you up and transport you back to Picton Waterfront as you can take advantage of the pleasant boat ride to reflect on the fantastic experience you’ve had.
Highlights include:
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Take this full-day, small-group guided kayak and independent walking tour and discover one of the best ways to experience the stunning scenery and diverse wildlife of the Marlborough Sounds.
Meet your friendly, professional and knowledgeable guide at Picton Waterfront for a detailed safety briefing before setting out on your epic kayak and walking adventure.
Your adventure combo kicks off with a guided kayak around Queen Charlotte Sound’s western arm, where you’ll experience some of the best paddling in the Marlborough Sounds. Then you’re away and exploring the shoreline, discovering a wide variety of wildlife and learning about your environs as you go.
After a few hours of exploring by kayak, you’ll arrive at the small settlement of Anakiwa, where you’ll get chance to revive and prepare for the walking arm of your tour. After receiving instructions you’ll head off independently on your 11km (3-4 hours) hike along Queen Charlotte Track to Mistletoe Bay, where you’ll be immersed in some of the most beautiful bush to be found on the entire 70km track.
On arrival at Mistletoe Bay, the 4pm water taxi will pick you up and transport you back to Picton Waterfront as you can take advantage of the pleasant boat ride to reflect on the fantastic experience you’ve had.
Highlights include:
- Small-group, family-friendly tour (kayak part of tour fully guided);
- Friendly, knowledgeable guide to inform you along the way;
- Stunning scenery and some of the best paddling in the Sounds;
- Complimentary lunch included;
- Close encounters with New Zealand’s diverse wildlife.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
