Full Day Kayak & Walk Tour-Queen Charlotte Sound & Link Pathway
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8 hours
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This adventure combo is without a doubt, one of the best ways to experience the Marlborough Sounds. On your full day kayak and walking tour you will experience some of the iconic activities of the spectacular Queen Charlotte Sound. Spot rays and sea birds while learning about the lush native bush. You will encounter amazing beaches and spectacular views. After the guided kayak tour concludes at Ngakuta Bay, its time to don you tramping boots and hike to Picton on the iconic Link Pathway. This is an independent hike and covers a variety of native bush with breathtaking scenic views along the route. The track is a purpose built walkway connecting up local communities and is dual use for walkers and bikers. The tour concludes when you arrive back into Picton making it a round trip at approximately 4pm.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.If you are a solo traveler, please contact our office for availability
Please note that we require to know your dietary requirements 24 hours prior to departure.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Marlborough Sounds
The Marlborough Sounds
Wilderness Guides - Day Tours
Wilderness Guides
What‘s Included
All necessary equipment included
Local guide
Lunch
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Full Day Kayak & Walk Tour-Queen Charlotte Sound & Link Pathway
Reviews
26 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fabulous views, a must do
steved1989md,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fabulous day of kayaking and hiking. Matt was a great guide providing information about the area and showing the sights, especially the string rays! A three hour kayak sounds intimidating but it was quite manageable for two 58 year olds so don’t let that scare you. The views are so worth the effort. For the hike, it was great that they offered a 12km and 6km option. We took the shorter walk to get back ahead of some weather. All in all a must do.
Fun Day Exploring Queen Charlotte Sound.
amandasearfoss,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a fun and educational day! We often kayak and hike alone, but the amount of educational information and wildlife we saw, we would have never experienced alone. Highly recommend!
Awesome day out!
Flyer52488275167,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome day out with fantastic guides Merlin & Madison. Totally recommend this trip! Caters to all levels. The walk back is quite a treat so don’t skip that.
A challenging but enjoyable walk
SimlaTravellers,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Four of us completed the four day walk of Queen Charlotte Sound. Firstly, the organisation by Wilderness Guides was excellent in all respects. The walk was more challenging than I expected, and we are fit walkers. But it was not too arduous. The track itself has suffered from recent weather damage which makes it more challenging. But despite this, the walk is a “must do” walk. The accommodation arranged for us by Wilderness Guides was of an excellent standard throughout. Thoroughly recommend both the Company and the walk.
Cannot recommend this company enough!!!
13tahlias,Nov 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cannot recommend this company enough!!! I took a school group of 12 from Australia to Picton to do the Queen Charlotte Track and the sea kayaking. The guides Jake and Shaun were excellent! They were so knowledgeable, fun and enjoyable to be around. Martyn and Hayley had exceptional communication skills leading up to our trip and we were very pleased with how they managed and oversaw our trip, including accommodation and transfers. Our students rated this trip an 11/10! We will definitely be booking this again 😊
Fabulous in spite of my feet!
Trail42122635257,Apr 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome experience despite the punishment to my poor feet! Our guides Sean and Kayla were fantastic, great company and so patient and supportive.
Awesome experience
travel50 11,Mar 25, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Walking the Queen Charlottee track is an amazing experience. Walking with this company made it unforgettable. Wilderness guides are efficient and friendly. Our guide Alex even provided plunger coffee every day. He was supported by a great team in the office.
Living the dream
AustraliaFran,Feb 9, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a magical day kayaking in the Queen Charlotte sound followed by a hike from Davies Bay to Mistletoe Bay on the Queen Charlotte track. Our kayak guide, Gina, was fabulous and took us into some secluded bays and we even kayaked through a hole on the rock. The independent hike was easy to follow and took us up the top to some fabulous views. It took us around 3 hours to reach Mistletoe Bay and we had time for a swim and an ice cream, then the mail boat ferry picked us up and we were back in Picton by 4:30 pm. It was a day I’ll always remember. I recommend this very highly,
4 day adventure
tbdowney,Oct 19, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I booked a 2 day tramp and 1 day kayak. The whole experience from start to finish was fantastic. We would highly recommend this experience to anyone who has a sense of adventure. Very well organized and the pack lunches were great.
4 Day walk
Louise087,Jan 28, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Completely brilliant - could not have been better. Magnificent countryside, terrific guide (Alex) and great food, wine and accommodation.
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