Waterways Boating Safaris

Drive a boat. Explore the Sounds. Fun, freedom and stunning scenery on a guided boating safari. Enjoy the thrill of driving your own boat to explore the wilderness of the Marlborough Sounds. Includes sightseeing, coastal walk, wildlife, mussel farms.

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  • Phone +64 3 574 1372
Coastal track through native forest and ferns
Bring a camera to capture these amazing views
Explore the wilderness of Marlborough Sounds only accessible by boat
Full day boat safari in Marlborough Sounds
Fun freeedom and stunning scenery Marlborough Sounds

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Drive a boat. Explore the Sounds. Fun, freedom and stunning scenery on a guided boating adventure. Explore the stunning sheltered coastline of the Marlborough Sounds. Land on beaches where there are no jetties or well worn tourist tracks. Walk through Jurassic forests and experience the solitude of a coastline only accessible by boat.

Our qualified guide gives full instructions. Learning to handle the boat is quick and easy for a first timer, and you will soon set off gliding across the water on your Sounds adventure.

Tours start from Ohingaroa Bay, 745 Kenepuru Road, Marlborough Sounds.
Full day tours - 9.30am - 4pm
Half day tours - 9am - 12noon and 1pm - 4pm

Courtesy coach departs 8.30am from Picton or Havelock for full day tours

Opening times

  • Business hours: Office open for bookings 7.00am to 10.00pm, 7 days. Full day safaris 9.30am - 4pm. Half day safaris 9am- 12pm. and 1pm - 4pm.
  • Months of operation: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec 

Facilities and Features

  • Proximity to airport: 45 minutes from Blenheim airport
  • Proximity to coach terminal: 35 minutes drive from Picton., Havelock 25 minutes, Blenheim 50 minutes
  • Proximity to town: 35 minutes drive from Picton., Havelock 25 minutes, Blenheim 50 minutes

Physical address

Waterways Boating Safaris, 745 Kenepuru Road RD 2, Ohingaroa Bay, Picton, Marlborough, 7282, New Zealand.

Pricing and Conditions

Adult $110.00 - $150.00
  • Further pricing information: Half day rate $110 adult, $55 child. Full day rate $150 adult,$75 child. Free travel for guide/translator for international group bookings.

Contact us by

  • Phone +64 3 574 1372
  • Fax +64 3 574 1373

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