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Queen Charlotte Track - Ultimate one Day Walk and Cruise 20% OFF
Picton, South Island, New Zealand
$176.92
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Queen Charlotte Track Ultimate One Day Walk and Cruise offers a unique wildlife adventure through the stunning Marlborough Sounds. This guided experience combines breathtaking views, rich history, and encounters with rare species.
- 🛥️ Enjoy the Ultimate Wildlife Cruise as you navigate the calm waters of Queen Charlotte Sound, with an impressive 90% encounter rate for playful dolphins.
- 🐦 Spend an hour on Motuara Island, a predator-free sanctuary, where you can observe rare birds such as the yellow-crowned parakeet and saddleback up close.
- 🌄 Take in stunning panoramic views from the Cook Strait lookout, with clear days offering views of the North Island in the distance.
- 🗺️ Walk the best 5 km of the Queen Charlotte Track, featuring ancient trees up to 1500 years old, with a self-guided map highlighting hidden gems along the way.
- 🍷 Relax at Ship Cove with a complimentary glass of Pinot Gris after your scenic walk, enjoying the serene surroundings.
- 📸 Receive free images from the online photo gallery showcasing the incredible wildlife you encounter during the tour.
- 🚶♂️ The tour includes an English-speaking human guide, ensuring expert commentary throughout your journey.
- 🛠️ All landing and facility fees are covered, providing a hassle-free experience.
- 👶 Infants and small children can comfortably join the tour in a pram or stroller, making it family-friendly.
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Queen Charlotte Track - Ultimate one Day Walk and Cruise
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes
- Use of Onboard binoculars and Species ID cards
- FREE Images from our Online Photo gallery of Wildlife
- Landing and facility fees
- Lunch
Meeting point
Look for the Seal and the Dolphin at the Corner of Wellington street and London Quay , check in at E-ko Tours :-)
Return details
Look for the Seal and the Dolphin at the Corner of Wellington street and London Quay , check in at E-ko Tours :-)
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PictonPicton is a major hub in New Zealand's transport network, connecting the South Island road and rail network with ferries across Cook Strait to Wellington and the North Island. The Picton urban area has a population of 4,800 (June 2022), making it the second-largest town in the Marlborough Region behind Blenheim.
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Queen Charlotte SoundEmbark on a fully guided wildlife and dolphin cruise like no other. Travel from Picton through the Marlborough Sounds on a scenic journey to Motuara Island Bird Sanctuary. Our comfortable vessels and expert team take you on a conservation-focused, wildlife adventure for your soul. Expert commentary and fantastic viewing areas allow you to enjoy playful Hector’s, Common, Bottlenose or Dusky Dolphins (90% encounter rate!). We also see NZ fur seals and numerous seabirds before landing on Motuara Island for a 1-hour nature lover’s walk to remember – great for adults and kids alike.
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Welcome to Motuara Island Motuara Island is 100% predator-free and is home to some rare species such as the yellow-crowned Parakeet and Saddleback. Explore the island on your own or go with our knowledgeable guide who will point out and describe the resident blue penguins, rare saddleback, melodic bellbirds, cheeky robins, native pigeons and yellow-crowned parakeets (kakariki). If it’s a clear day, you will also be able to spot the North Island in the distance. The view from the Cook Strait lookout is absolutely spectacular! Friendly Birds The birds on this predator-free island are fearless, plentiful and very vocal. It’s not unusual for you to be able to get very close to these amazing creatures – there’ll be plenty of photo opportunities. Our expert guides will be with you all the way – our team are passionate about the local environment and love to share its unique aspects with our small groups. Historical Significance as Captain Cook planted a FLAG ontop in 1771 - Amazing views
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Queen Charlotte TrackExperience the spectacular Marlborough Sounds by walking or biking the Queen Charlotte Track. The track stretches 73.5 km from historic Meretoto/Ship Cove through to Anakiwa in Queen Charlotte Sound.
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Meretoto/Ship Cove was James Cook’s favourite New Zealand base during his three voyages of exploration. It is also part of the rich history of Polynesian navigation and has great significance for local Māori. Meretoto/Ship Cove has a significant history for early inhabitants Ngāti Apa, Ngāti Kuia and Rangitāne, the later Ngāti Toa, and the current guardians Te Ātiawa.
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Queen Charlotte Track - Ultimate one Day Walk and Cruise 20% OFF
Picton, South Island, New Zealand
$176.92
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!