Motuara Wildlife Sanctuary Tour and Dolphin Cruise from Picton
Overview
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4 hours 30 minutes
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The best experience in Marlborough. This tour offers an amazing, fully-guided experience wildlife. A small-group tour to view some of New Zealand’s spectacular wildlife. Visit Motuara Island and cruise the majestic Queen Charlotte sound. Water, wilderness and wildlife. You will have the opportunity to see multiple species of wildlife, including rare sea birds, marine mammals and endangered land birds. Led by enthusiastic Marine Biologists, you will be given the possibility of viewing five different species of dolphins. Enjoy a fully-guided walk on Motuara Island, seeing and hearing the amazing bird life where Captain Cook planted the first flag and claimed New Zealand.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Family friendly with plenty of children's activities onboard
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Complimentary Glass of Local Wine on the PM Tour
National Park fees
Professional guide
FREE Binoculars to help you spot wildlife and Species ID cards
Live commentary on board
Tea, coffee, hot chocolate and chocolate biscuits on the return journey
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Motuara Wildlife Sanctuary Tour and Dolphin Cruise from Picton
Reviews
159 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lovely day of walking, tranquility and nature
Carolyn P,
Apr 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great way to explore the charlotte sound track. Captain's commentary was great too. Lots to see from the boat and shore
Beautiful tour with a hook.
Laura F,
Mar 22, 2025
- Viator
3.00The eco-tour was very nice. We were given a good briefing and instructive information about animals and nature. We really enjoyed Motuara Island. Unfortunately, live animals such as jellyfish and starfish were taken out of the water and left on the boat in the hot sun. Without my intervention, the animals would have burnt in the sun. This has no ecological aspect for me.
Super
dale e,
Mar 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00Part of your price goes to help continue reserve efforts. The guides did a great job informing us and keeping us on time for our cruise schedule. We saw lots of bird and sea wildlife.
Great experience
Cheryl N,
Feb 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00Beautiful day and comfortable on the boat that we could go in and out of the covering. Lots of knowledge - we saw so much but when we saw the dolphins the driver was in a rush to leave we all would have enjoyed seeing more. Heads up you need to bring your own water - recommend it should be in the description. It still was a wonderful tour.
An adventure for the soul
April P,
Feb 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Lovely ride around Marlborough sound. Saw many seals King birds and others. Smooth boat ride. Cam was fabulous guide. Definitely an adventure for the soul.
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