Go on a thrilling ride through the Malborough Sounds on the water with Waterways!

You can experience the thrill of commandeering your own boat through the waters of the Marlborough Sounds. Waterways will help you to quickly and easily learn to drive a boat as a first timer. The qualified guide will give you full boat and safety instructions and you will soon set off gliding across the water to explore the many bays and hidden coves of the Marlborough Sounds coastline. As you drive your boat, your guide will be closeby with you to show you all the secret treasures that the Malborough Coasts hides and make sure that you stay safe on your journey.

If driving a boat is not your thing, you have other options such as the Picton Cruise Ship Tour. You will get to take some time to enjoy the peace and tranquility. Perfect for those who want to get up close with nature and get the camera out to capture those amazing views.

If you are interested in taking a boat safari, talk to us today!

There are so many activities you can do when you are in Picton. The wilderness awaits your arrival, with everything ranging from bush walks to boat cruises.

We at Gateway Motel Picton can help you to organise your outdoor adventure, no matter what kind of thrills you are seeking or even if you just want a relaxing afternoon on the water. Be sure to talk to us about your adventure when book a room with us and we will be happy to help!

Nature Tours Especially swimming with the playful fur seal in the wild is an educational and fun experience for adventurers of all ages.

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Cougar Line, Marlborough Sounds premier water transport company, has over 25 years experience transporting people and goods to and from the Queen Charlotte track, resorts and private homes along the Marlborough Sounds. You can trust Cougar Line to ensure your Marlborough Sounds experience goes to plan.

M.V.AKARUA is the perfect setting for Christmas functions, Corporate, Special Occasions, Sevens, Team building, Social Clubs, Diving, Bed & Breakfast, Birthday’s, Family, Friends and much more … Choose from Breakfast, Lunch, Evening, Cocktail, Buffet or BBQ’s.

M.V.AKARUA is Picton’s newest and most luxurious charter launch in the 60-70ft range with all weather seating at 4 tables for 25 of the 30 guests.

your walking experience on the Queen Charlotte Track is complete and comprehensive. Where possible we have included some extra features that are not available with other tour operators.

We operate out of Picton in the calm & sheltered waters of the beautiful Marlborough Sounds. A clean green paradise full of natural beauty, bush, sea, history and wildlife, all waiting to be explored and experienced. Our conservation focused and fully guided tours are fun, informative and educational.

Dolphin Watch & Nature Tours provide Dolphin Swimming & Viewing Tours, Scenic Wildlife Cruises, Bird Watchers Expeditions, School/Educational Packages & Private Charters

Crayfish are abundant all year round and the paua (abalone) cover the rocks on the inner shore.

The water is temperate and clear. Reef fish are abundant and the spear fishing is second to none!

Fifteen hundred km’s of coastline surrounded with hills clad in sub antarctic rain forest the waterways of the Marlborough Sounds are a fisherman’s and divers paradise. We boast the most productive scallop beds in the country.

Darryl & karen would like to you to “Experience Luxury” Picton Harbour and outer Marlborough Sounds cruises for the 2014 summer season, aboard one of New Zealand’s finest charter vessels the “M.V.AKARUA” a skippered 68 foot Salthouse vessel. .

M.V.AKARUA is the perfect setting for Christmas functions, Corporate, Special Occasions, Sevens, Team building, Social Clubs, Diving, Bed & Breakfast, Birthday’s, Family, Friends and much more … Choose from Breakfast, Lunch, Evening, Cocktail, Buffet or BBQ’s.