Picton Sea Kayak Tour: 4-Hour Guided Adventure in Marlborough Sounds

Embark on a 4-hour guided sea kayak tour in Marlborough Sounds, exploring secluded coves, beautiful beaches, and azure blue waters. Encounter stingrays, sea birds, seals, and maybe even dolphins!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 1 London Quay - Guided Kayak Tour in the Queen Charlotte Sound. See description for tour details and paddling area
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • All necessary equipment provided, including roll & clip drybag for small camera or phone
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Join us on this guided half-day sea kayaking trip for a 4-hour adventure in the stunningly beautiful Marlborough Sounds. Explore the west end of the Queen Charlotte Sound with us, discovering the tranquil coves, pristine beaches, clear blue water, and lush green native forest. Benefit from the rich knowledge and relaxed demeanor of your friendly guide…

Location
1 London Quay
London Quay
Our office is located at the Picton Waterfront on the corner of London Quay and Wellington Street
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Karin_m
Apr 26, 2026
Great day to kayak - We got a great weather day with calm water, and that made the day extra nice. Our guide was charming and helpful. A wonderful outing!
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Gabriele_s
Apr 13, 2026
Unforgettable - It was the perfect day for sea kayaking. Absolutely smooth sea. We saw many Stingrays slumbering in the sand, sea urchins (unfortunately a plague) and Madison even briefly fished one of many starfish for us to admire from the sea. The Marlborough Sounds from this perspective was great. And we were the only guests. You can't have more luck.
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Tamra
Mar 17, 2026
Beautiful kayaking —perfect shore excursion! - Amazing excursion from beginning to end, with beautiful scenery, and much wildlife! We saw dozens of stingrays, so many beautiful birds, starfish, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, and much more! Helen was an outstanding guide!
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Bbjackson1
Mar 17, 2026
Amazing Paddle & Scenic Views on the Malborough Sound - Amazing time kayaking on the Malborough Sound! Helen was so knowledgeable about the native plant and sea life of the area. We were able to see scenic views, sting & eagle rays in a cove, sea stars eating lunch, and a variety of birds at a bait ball. Helen took time to give instructions on how to operate the kayak and dealt deftly with an ill member of the larger group who was unable to participate. We also enjoyed hearing about her background and the local area. Kayaks were top notch! Highly recommend Wilderness Guides & Helen!
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Berndferdinand_k
Mar 13, 2026
Picton Kayak excursion - A beautiful day with many impressions. After a short drive and the Safty briefing, we finally started. Short the paddle sync and off we go. Yes some rain not quite as warm but very nice.
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Michele_c
Mar 8, 2026
Relaxing kayaking experience with Matt - My wife and I planned this relaxing kayaking experience in the morning before taking our ferry in the afternoon. Beautiful relaxing experience with Matt, our friendly and knowledgeable guide.
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Paul_p
Mar 4, 2026
Picton Kayak Adventure - Madison was amazing! Her instructions were simple and easy to follow. Extremely, knowledgeable about the history, geography, and sea life of New Zealand.
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Ellaregester
Feb 28, 2026
Kayaking - Beautiful day on the water with an experienced guide. Good for beginners. Learned some history along the way too!
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Adventure589409
Feb 26, 2026
Great experience - Beautiful trip and good guide
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Cj_f
Apr 13, 2026
Nice little extersion for a short cruise stop - This was a quick stop for us in Picton, as the cruise ship had a really early departure. The guide was fun, and they had all the equipment we needed. We went to several coves to see the local fauna, and also saw a few stingrays.
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From $70
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).