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With 1500km of coastline to explore, stretching from just north of Kaikoura to the tip of d'Urville Island, the Marlborough Sounds is a truly remarkable sea kayaking destination.
What makes your sea kayaking experience in the Marlborough Sounds different to other parts of New Zealand? The climate for a start - here at the top of the South Island, visitors can enjoy a generally settled year round climate with many more paddling days available than in other sea kayaking destinations around the country.
You'll also escape the crowds as with such an extensive network of waterways, even at the height of summer you can normally find a wee corner of paradise to explore without masses of others. Or, at least you won't be dashing to be first to already crowded beaches!
There is also the amazing range of accommodation options available for guided or independent sea kayakers - from Department of Conservation campsites spread conveniently a day's paddle apart to popular backpacker lodges and even five star resorts! Fancy a cappucino or how about dining in a fine restaurant at some stage during your paddle?
And there is wilderness aplenty too so whatever your preference, the Marlborough Sounds has a memorable kayaking option for you.
As Marlborough Sounds sea kayak operators, we have an unblemished safety record and our friendly, thorough and professional approach has seen many people come as customers and leave as friends. Our safe operations plan is professionally audited and we operate above and beyond the SKOANZ (Sea Kayak Operators of New Zealand) Code of Practice.
We're not the biggest in town but we are one of the leading providers of sea
kayak tours in the area and our slightly smaller size brings lots of benefits in
terms of flexibility and our approach to customer service. You're not a number
with us - we truly care about your enjoyment, safety and comfort.
So, talk to us soon about your kayak adventure in the Marlborough Sounds - where
memories await!
Experience the beauty and seclusion of the Marlborough Sounds with this
awesome little one-day guided sea kayak trip. This tour takes in the western end
of Queen Charlotte Sound with its sheltered coves, beautiful beaches, azure blue
waters and lush native bush – stopping at a secluded beach for a yummy lunch.
Learn about the history of the area from our knowledgeable, relaxed and friendly
guides.
What makes our trip different? Well, everything really - our awesome guides who
genuinely enjoy spending time with visitors to our region, our great food, great
music in the van while we travel and our more relaxed approach to the route we
take each day. We pick the best direction to have the breeze at our backs
wherever possible - and we take you where the wildlife is whenever we can!
Click on these links for further information on some of the popular options for sea kayaking in the Marlborough Sounds with Wilderness Guides!
- One Day Guided Kayak
- One Day Guided Kayak & Walk
- One Day Kayak & Mountain Bike
- Four Day Gourmet Walk & Kayak
Other Queen Charlotte track and Marlborough Sounds trip options
For further information on the walking packages available, please click on the links below
Guided Walks
- One Day Guided Walk & Wildlife Tour
- Four Day Boutique Lodges Guided Walk
- Four Day Gourmet Guided Walk
- Four Day Gourmet Walk & Kayak
- Five Day Gourmet Guided Walk