Marlborough Sounds Adventure Co

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15 Face-to-Face

7 Hiking Tours

14 Cycling

4 Sea Kayaking

6 Picton / Marlborough Sounds

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Marlborough Sounds Adventure Co

Sea kayak with NZ's oldest sea kayak company & 2007 NZ Tourism Award winner for best leisure activity.

Sea kayak, walk or mountain bike the Marlborough Sounds with 2007 NZ Tourism Award winners for best leisure activity.

We are NZ's oldest sea kayaking company and know the Sounds intimately. Take a guided half, 1 or 3 day trip or hire a sea kayak with a friend and explore the Sounds independently.

4 & 5 day guided and freedom walks on the Queen Charlotte Track featuring hotel style accommodation and pack carrying service.

Mountain bike the track on Specialised Rockhoppers, specially prepared for the rugged track conditions.

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Organisation

Marlborough Sounds Adventure Co

Commercial organisation

Location

South IslandMarlboroughPicton / Marlborough Sounds

Categories

  • Activity__walking_and_hiking_toursHiking Tours
  • Activity__cycling_mountain_bikingCycling
  • Activity__sea_kayakingSea Kayaking

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-41.289158

174.00816

Latitude
-41.289158
Longitude
174.00816

Reviews

    • Nice to be kayaking in Queen Charlotte Sounds.
    • Well organised sea kayak trip.
    • What a fantastic experience!!!
    • Just lovely.
    • Great staff and a great adventure.
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  • 5.0/5

    We did the 4 day guided walk of Queen Charlotte Track together with Family members ranging in ages from late 50's to early 70's.

    Our guide was fantastic, accommodation at Furneaux and Punga Cove was excellent, Portage Lodge a little tired looking.

    I would recommend and rest day in-between day 2 and day 3. Organization and staff was excellent.

    Reviewed almost 2 years ago

    Liz Nola's avatar

    Liz Nola

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    We did a five day freedom walk along the Queen Charlotte track in mid winter frosty conditions.

    It was a fantastic trip and everything went like clockwork thanks to excellent organising.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

    A D Dickens's avatar

    A D Dickens

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    The Marlborough Sounds Adventure Company organised our walk on the Queen Charlotte track.

    Everything worked seamlessly from the moment we arrived at their office to the moment we picked up our luggage four days later. Highly recommended.

    Reviewed over 6 years ago

    AUSTRALIA
    Happy camper's avatar

    Happy camper

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    We did a half-day kayak trip on the sound, guided by Lars.

    He did an excellent job of leading the excursion, from explaining the proper kayaking techniques, to introducing us to the native wildlife, to having great answers to all of our questions. He also did an excellent job keeping the group together. The day we went, the water was slightly rough, and when one kayak was repeatedly struggling, he went so far as to tow them for the last part of the journey. We had a thoroughly fantastic time the whole trip!

    Reviewed almost 7 years ago

    UNITED STATES
    Lesa's avatar

    Lesa

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Great 5 day guided hike (4 days hike, 1 day kayak) on the Queen Charlotte sound.

    Carry a day pack, they get your bag to each destination by boat. No mishaps. Great trail and views. Lodges and food were excellent. Our guide, Harry, is a kiwi classic!

    Reviewed over 7 years ago

    UNITED STATES
    Scott Bradley's avatar

    Scott Bradley

    Customer

  • 3.0/5

    Kayaking is much fun and can be a nice sport.

    You have to be a bit lucky with the weather, but it can also be funny with some wind. We had some bad luck, because we have had a whole in our kayak, so we had to stop some hours earlier, but still good equipment.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in February 2016

  • 5.0/5

    Friendly, personal service, very well organised - really easy.

    Reviewed over 12 years ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    D Collier's avatar

    D Collier

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Great staff and a great adventure.

    Reviewed over 12 years ago and experienced in February 2012

    GERMANY
    Elisabeth's avatar

    Elisabeth

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Nice to be kayaking in Queen Charlotte Sounds.

    Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in February 2013

    FRANCE
    Dupont's avatar

    Dupont

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Hired a kayak for 1/2 day to explore Queen Charlotte Sound.

    Company very helpful. Unsupervised hire for us.

    Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in November 2012

    AUSTRALIA
    Sally's avatar

    Sally

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    We did the 4 day guided walk of Queen Charlotte Track together with Family members ranging in ages from late 50's to early 70's.

    Our guide was fantastic, accommodation at Furneaux and Punga Cove was excellent, Portage Lodge a little tired looking.

    I would recommend and rest day in-between day 2 and day 3. Organization and staff was excellent.

    Reviewed almost 2 years ago

    Liz Nola's avatar

    Liz Nola

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    We did a five day freedom walk along the Queen Charlotte track in mid winter frosty conditions.

    It was a fantastic trip and everything went like clockwork thanks to excellent organising.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

    A D Dickens's avatar

    A D Dickens

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    The Marlborough Sounds Adventure Company organised our walk on the Queen Charlotte track.

    Everything worked seamlessly from the moment we arrived at their office to the moment we picked up our luggage four days later. Highly recommended.

    Reviewed over 6 years ago

    AUSTRALIA
    Happy camper's avatar

    Happy camper

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    We did a half-day kayak trip on the sound, guided by Lars.

    He did an excellent job of leading the excursion, from explaining the proper kayaking techniques, to introducing us to the native wildlife, to having great answers to all of our questions. He also did an excellent job keeping the group together. The day we went, the water was slightly rough, and when one kayak was repeatedly struggling, he went so far as to tow them for the last part of the journey. We had a thoroughly fantastic time the whole trip!

    Reviewed almost 7 years ago

    UNITED STATES
    Lesa's avatar

    Lesa

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Great 5 day guided hike (4 days hike, 1 day kayak) on the Queen Charlotte sound.

    Carry a day pack, they get your bag to each destination by boat. No mishaps. Great trail and views. Lodges and food were excellent. Our guide, Harry, is a kiwi classic!

    Reviewed over 7 years ago

    UNITED STATES
    Scott Bradley's avatar

    Scott Bradley

    Customer

  • 3.0/5

    Kayaking is much fun and can be a nice sport.

    You have to be a bit lucky with the weather, but it can also be funny with some wind. We had some bad luck, because we have had a whole in our kayak, so we had to stop some hours earlier, but still good equipment.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in February 2016

  • 4.0/5

    Nice to be kayaking in Queen Charlotte Sounds.

    Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in February 2013

    FRANCE
    Dupont's avatar

    Dupont

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Hired a kayak for 1/2 day to explore Queen Charlotte Sound.

    Company very helpful. Unsupervised hire for us.

    Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in November 2012

    AUSTRALIA
    Sally's avatar

    Sally

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Great staff and a great adventure.

    Reviewed over 12 years ago and experienced in February 2012

    GERMANY
    Elisabeth's avatar

    Elisabeth

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Friendly, personal service, very well organised - really easy.

    Reviewed over 12 years ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    D Collier's avatar

    D Collier

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    What a fantastic experience!!!

    From the equipment, to the guides, to the breathtaking scenery this trip couldn't be faulted. I cannot recommend this company highly enough - they were helpful, friendly and knowledgable... what more could you ask for :).

    Reviewed over 13 years ago and experienced in August 2010

    AUSTRALIA
    megs's avatar

    megs

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Kayaking from Picton to Queen Charlotte Sounds.

    Equipment was a little frayed & used but this was end of a long season. Guide was excellent & how can you knock the scenery? Would have liked to kayak further out on track.

    Reviewed over 14 years ago

    UNITED STATES
    Peter Brown's avatar

    Peter Brown

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Imagine the adrenaline of mountain biking and the feeling of being a top a ridge, viewing one of the most spectacular landscapes you could imagine.

    That's what i had the pleasure of experiencing when i cycled the Queen Charlotte track a week ago, courtesy of MSAC. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it, although the uphills are difficult there is no doubt you are rewarded when you get to the top and have a stretch of downhill ahead of you through many different terrains. The whole trip went without a hitch, due to much prior planning and organisation from the MSAC staff. Would do it again any day many thanks.

    Reviewed over 14 years ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Joshua Weightman's avatar

    Joshua Weightman

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    What a wonderful walk and thanks to the MSAC we had the best time.

    Accomm and luggage transfers worked well and our daily packaged lunches were great. MSAC offered a package to spend an extra day at the Portage which we spent kyaking around the beautiful coves having a fabulous time. Thanks MSAC great memories.

    Reviewed almost 15 years ago

    AUSTRALIA
    sue pentelow's avatar

    sue pentelow

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    What a marvellous experience to walk the Queen Charlotte track.

    We were well prepared by the excellent staff at MSAC who informed us of what to expect. I had organised the trip for 8 Australians and felt so proud to be able to showcase this spectacular part of my country. From the outset the MSAC staff could not have been more helpful by keeping in touch throughout the year prior to our walk. Even as our numbers increased they worked hard to accommodate us and our individual needs (even to the extent of a gluten/lactose free walker!). We loved the lunch on that first day. Sincere thanks MSAC

    Reviewed almost 15 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    Heather's avatar

    Heather

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    The track we mountain biked was not moderate but difficult.

    We were not properly informed about the level of the track.

    Reviewed about 15 years ago and experienced in April 2009

  • 3.5/5

    We hired bikes to cycle part of the Queens Charlotte Track.

    The bikes were good but the track was very difficult to cycle. We weren't properly informed about the level of the track.

    Reviewed about 15 years ago and experienced in April 2009

    NETHERLANDS
    neeltjec's avatar

    neeltjec

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Just lovely.

    Reviewed about 15 years ago and experienced in March 2009

    NETHERLANDS
    Tiemen's avatar

    Tiemen

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Portage Adventure Centre within the Marlborough Sounds.

    Hired a dingy and outboard motor and went exploring. Terrific, simple, great value and helpful staff.

    Reviewed almost 16 years ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Eliott Family 's avatar

    Eliott Family

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Provided a decent mountain bike for the Queen Charlotte Sound.

    Gears could have been better though.

    Reviewed almost 16 years ago

    SOUTH AFRICA
    Frauke's avatar

    Frauke

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Very well chosen, planned and organised biking trip from Punga to Torea.

    The equipment provided was of high quality. I really enjoyed it.

    Reviewed over 16 years ago

    CZECH REPUBLIC
    Lubos Hlinovsky's avatar

    Lubos Hlinovsky

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Well organised sea kayak trip.

    Great lunch.

    Reviewed over 16 years ago

    jahirst's avatar

    jahirst

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Awesome!

    Great that we (the tourists) could decide what we wanted to do, and a really nice guide.

    Reviewed over 16 years ago

    NETHERLANDS
    Renske Tehurne's avatar

    Renske Tehurne

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Kayaking: Really well organised, good knowledge of area, freedom to go wherever.

    Good feed too. And the seals came to hang out.

    Reviewed over 16 years ago

    IRELAND
    Tamzin's avatar

    Tamzin

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Really friendly and hlpful with advice for the mountain bike on the Queen Charlotte Track

    Reviewed almost 17 years ago

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    Christie H

    Customer