Animal Attractions

Wildlife in the Sounds

Marlborough isn't the first place people think of for animal encounters, but the Sounds hide some genuinely good stuff. Lochmara Wildlife Recovery and Arts Centre is a standout - you get there by boat from Picton, which already feels like a bit of an adventure, and the wildlife recovery side of it is the real deal, not just a backdrop for tourists.

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Pelorus Mail Boat

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Getting Out on the Water

If dolphins are your thing, E-Ko Tours run dolphin swimming and viewing trips out of Picton. And the Pelorus Sound Mail Run Cruise from Havelock is worth knowing about - it's a proper working mail boat trip through sheltered coves with far less boat traffic than Picton. Wildlife sightings come as part of the scenery. Use promo code RANKERS to save 10% on the cruise, which is a nice bonus on an already solid day out.