Explore Queen Charlotte Track with a guided wildlife cruise, rare bird encounters, and historic walks. Discover hidden gems and enjoy a relaxing return cruise.
Explore Queen Charlotte Track with a guided wildlife cruise, rare bird encounters, and historic walks. Discover hidden gems and enjoy a relaxing return cruise.
- Ship Cove - Picton serves as a key hub in New Zealand’s transportation network, linking the South Island’s road and rail systems with ferries that cross Cook Strait to Wellington and the North Island. As of June 2022, the urban area of Picton has a population of 4,800, making it the second-largest town in the Marlborough Region, following Blenheim.
- Ship Cove - Picton serves as a key hub in New Zealand’s transportation network, linking the South Island’s road and rail systems with ferries that cross Cook Strait to Wellington and the North Island. As of June 2022, the urban area of Picton has a population of 4,800, making it the second-largest town in the Marlborough Region, following Blenheim.

- FREE Images from our Online Photo gallery of Wildlife
- Landing and/or facility fees
- Use of Onboard binoculars and Species ID cards
- FREE Images from our Online Photo gallery of Wildlife
- Landing and/or facility fees
- Use of Onboard binoculars and Species ID cards
- Lunch
- Lunch
We are the only Marlborough Sounds Guided Walk company with our own boats. Your day starts with the Ultimate Wildlife Cruise through the calm sheltered waters of the Queen Charlotte Sound. You get on board binoculars for viewing wildlife and species ID cards with a WCA Qualified Guide. Dolphins 95% of the time.
Spend 1 hour on Motuara Island with its…
We are the only Marlborough Sounds Guided Walk company with our own boats. Your day starts with the Ultimate Wildlife Cruise through the calm sheltered waters of the Queen Charlotte Sound. You get on board binoculars for viewing wildlife and species ID cards with a WCA Qualified Guide. Dolphins 95% of the time.
Spend 1 hour on Motuara Island with its stunning views and range of Endangered Species where you can get close-up encounters with Rare Birds. The lookout has an amazing panoramic view. We pay DOC your access fee. E-ko started Guided Walks on this island 25 years ago.
After you visit Motuara - Sanctuary Island, then head to the famous Ship Cove. There you can Walk the BEST of Queen Charlotte Track in a Loop. Trees up to 1500 years old only with us, Hidden in the bush. Self Guided with a Map showing you where the hidden gems are. Re-live History and embrace nature. Walk the BEST 5km, relax at Ship Cove with a complimentary glass of Pinot Gris, and enjoy the return cruise.
- Must be fit enough to Walk 5 km
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.