What to do and see in Marlborough Sounds, South Island: The Best Things to do Good for Kids

June 30, 2021 Weston Hennigan

Discover the best top things to do in Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand including Marlborough Sounds, Pelorus Eco Adventures, Marlborough Trike Tours, Pelorus Mail Boat, Seafood Odyssea Cruise, Pelorus Sound Water Taxi & Cruises, Round 'A' Mini Golf, Queen Charlotte Sound, Picton Sound, Arrow Water Taxis.
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1. Marlborough Sounds

Picton New Zealand +64 3-577 5587 http://www.marlborough.co.nz/sounds.asp
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5.0 based on 688 reviews

Marlborough Sounds

Reviewed By paulohartson1 - Amersham, United Kingdom

Take the scenic route from Nelson and you'll find laybys at the side of the road that give you stunning views down the sounds

2. Pelorus Eco Adventures

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5.0 based on 285 reviews

Pelorus Eco Adventures

KAYAK NEW ZEALAND'S MOST BEAUTIFUL RIVER. Are you looking for a fun and easy way to discover spectacular New Zealand’s scenery? Do you want to spend a great day out with your family or friends? Are you a Hobbit fan and you don’t want to miss any of the famous filming locations? Then, the Hobbit Kayak Tour is for you!

3. Marlborough Trike Tours

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5.0 based on 37 reviews

Marlborough Trike Tours

My love of Trikes has gone to a new level with my 5 Seater Trike. I love Picton and the Marlborough Sounds and love sharing all it has to offer to thrill seekers looking for a new way to see the sights.You can find us at Gateway Motel 32 High Street Picton. Ph 02102639532 Int Ph 006402102639532

4. Pelorus Mail Boat

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5.0 based on 536 reviews

Pelorus Mail Boat

An all day cruise through the beautiful Marlborough Sounds delivering mail and groceries to remote and secluded properties. The Pelorus Sound is the largest of the Sounds and the Mail Boat is a lifeline to the people living in this boat access wonderland. You will hear a great selection of stories about life in the Sounds, its history, and how the mail has been delivered like this since 1918. You will also get to experience the marine and bird life in the area including 5 types of dolphins, Australasian gannets, rare shags, seals and many more. A full mussel farm tour is also included and there is usually an opportunity to see the mussel boats operating during harvesting or seeding. We will stop off at a local lodge and passengers are able to buy lunch or bring your own lunch and come with us to a local farm for a tour. You will also be able to enjoy a bush walk or swim if you would like. We operate 7 days in summer, which is November to April.

5. Seafood Odyssea Cruise

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5.0 based on 96 reviews

Seafood Odyssea Cruise

Cruise departure from Picton Marina at 1.30pm daily for an afternoon scenic cruise in the Queen Charlotte Sound. Enjoy local seafood including Regal salmon, Cloudy Bay Clams and Greenshell mussels with Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc for the definitive wine/food match. ​ Discover the natural beauty of the Queen Charlotte Sound, departing Picton, while cruising aboard our luxury launch that departs from daily, all year round. Cruise near a King salmon farm, learn about aquaculture in the Marlborough Sounds and take in the picturesque scenery.

6. Pelorus Sound Water Taxi & Cruises

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Pelorus Sound Water Taxi & Cruises

Pelorus Sound Water Taxi & Cruises Havelock Water Taxi in the Marlborough Sounds for fast, comfortable & efficient water transport throughout the Pelorus & Kenepuru Sound. Take a water taxi to your bach or holiday accommodation, enjoy a boat tour and a walk, mussel cruise, sightseeing tours in the Marlborough Sounds. We offer Scenic boat cruises all year round. If there is something you want to see in the Sounds, or if you just want to see 'around the Point'. We can take you on a guided tour and share many stories relating to the history of the area. As you travel through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds on our water taxi you will pass stunning native bush. We could stop for walks on tracks following the coastline, through beautiful bush and untouched forest.

7. Round 'A' Mini Golf

Auckland Street Picton Foreshore, Picton 7882 New Zealand +64 27 338 7789 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/roundaminigolfpicton/
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5.0 based on 11 reviews

Round 'A' Mini Golf

Overlooking the gorgeous Picton foreshore and nearby play park a delightful Merry Go Round for the littlies (12yrs and under approx) and an 18 hole Mini Golf course set in a well maintained garden setting, fun for everyone to spend a hour or so in fierce competition. A selection of drinks and snack available.

Reviewed By AledGjes - New Zealand, null

I think the mini golf was so much fun! The clubs and the balls were top quality. I really suggest it even if you aren't good, because you will have so much fun!

8. Queen Charlotte Sound

Queen Charlotte Walk, Picton New Zealand +64 3-573 6175 http://www.beachcombercruises.co.nz
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4.5 based on 335 reviews

Queen Charlotte Sound

Reviewed By Resort829690 - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Great tramp Beautiful scenery Comfortable lodges Carry only a day pack Organised by Adventure Tours Picton Track can easily done independently-no guide required Lodges along route comfortable with restaurants providing great food

9. Picton Sound

Picton New Zealand +64 3-573 8994
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4.5 based on 282 reviews

Picton Sound

Reviewed By Sandy817 - Phoenix, United States

It was beautiful coming into Picton on the Celebrity Solstice and we were glad we got up to see the ship dock here. It is a lovely small town & there was an outdoor market the day we were there.

10. Arrow Water Taxis

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Arrow Water Taxis

Water Taxi Service operating in Queen Charlotte Sound.

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