Marlborough Sounds Adventure Company - Picton
Specialists in guided and independent sea kayaking, hiking and mountain biking tours of the Queen Charlotte Track and the Marlborough Sounds with bike and kayak hire.
- Half Day Guided Sea Kayaking from Picton.
- Queen Charlotte Sounds 1 day Guided Kayaking - A delicious morning tea and lunch are provided. The day ends at Ngakuta Bay where you return to Picton by van. Departs Picton daily at 9.00am and returns to Picton by 4.00pm. This is a leisurely day's paddling suitable for any level of experience and fitness.
- Keneperu Sound - Day Guided Kayaking. As you paddle from the Portage Bay foreshore on the Kenepuru Sound, you visit a mussel farm, paddle past a ship wreck and maybe experience a chance encounter with dolphins. No experience is necessary to enjoy this trip and your guide will ensure that you have a fun, safe sea kayaking experience.
- Twilight Paddle - If you have limited time this is a great way to get out on the water for a few hours.Departs every evening from November to March at 4.30pm returns around 7.30pm.
- Two day Explorer - The best of both worlds, guided and freedom paddling. Explore inner-Queen Charlotte Sound on a one day guided trip then leave the group to paddle to your overnight campsite or lodge. Return to Picton the next day at your own pace.
- Three day Outer Sounds Explorer - This relaxed paddling adventure is suitable for the moderately fit person (no previous experience necessary). Each night you will camp at a different campsite and your guide will cook a delicious 3 course dinner. You may end up having fish or mussels caught during the day!
- Sea kayaks for hire for independent kayaking - Large, stable, fibreglass, double sea kayaks and durable, plastic singles. Included with sea kayak rental are: buoyancy aid, paddles, spare paddle, flare, map, sponge, water pump, paddle jacket and dry bag for cameras (all other gear goes into plastic bags in hatches with two covers).
- Mountain Bike hire
- Combinations available - Mountain bike, walk and sea kayak
- Guided 4 and 5 day walks on the Queen Charlotte Track and independent walks with accommodation
Winner of the 2004 Marlborough Chamber of Commerce Tourism Business Excellence Awards and Chamber of Commerce Environment Award
