Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Cruise with us Oct-Apr to Motuara Island in the outer Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui, for a very special Marlborough Sounds experience.
Disembark into the magic of morning birdsong, look for penguins on the shore or in nesting boxes, and spot some of the rare species that call this island sanctuary home, including the South Island saddleback and bush robin.
Follow the well-formed track to the island’s summit to take in the sweeping views across the Sound to Cook Strait. You’ll have approximately 2 hours to explore this natural paradise before the relaxing return boat ride.
Cruise with us back to Picton for a 1pm arrival, OR, at no extra cost, choose from one of the following free add-ons:
Discover Ship Cove/Meretoto
Cruise & Walk from Resolution Bay to Furneaux Lodge (3 hours walk)
Cruise & Lunch at Furneaux Lodge Restaurant or Punga Cove’s Boatshed Café & Bar (Lunch at own cost)
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All taxes, fees and handling charges
Live commentary on board
Food and drinks (available for purchase on some cruises)
Departure Point
London Quay, Picton 7220, New Zealand
Motuara Island, Marlborough 7282, New Zealand Disembark into the magic of morning birdsong, look for penguins on the shore or in nesting boxes, and spot some of the rare species that call this island sanctuary home, including the South Island saddleback and bush robin.
Follow the well-formed track to the island’s summit to take in the sweeping views across the Sound to Cook Strait. You’ll have approximately 2 hours to explore this natural paradise before the relaxing return boat ride.
120 minutes
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late arrival
The duration of activity is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and weather conditions
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately - rain jacket and walking shoes required
If, in the very rare event that this activity is canceled due to extreme weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
PLEASE NOTE: There are lavatories available for use on the boat, but not on the island.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Ron_D
13 Jan 2023
The boat stops along the way. The staff was capable and pleasant. No booking or wildlife guide. Few birds seen.
Stephan_A
21 Nov 2022
Friendly staff, great boats, wonderful walk to the top of the island for some great views. It was raining on and off but still a great experience.
Maree R
14 Apr 2022
It wasn't the best of weather but you can't always plan for that. This tour is great value for money and we had the island to ourselves, maybe because it was overcast and windy. The walk to the top was a good workout for my unfit better half and my unfit self. the views are great but there aren't many stops along the way to sit and try to sight birds. The best sightings we got were at the beginning of the the trail. The boat arrived back on time and we took the option of a free add on to lunch at Furneaux Lodge. This time the boat was quite late in due to weather but we still arrived back in Picton at a decent hour. A tour offering great value for money.
This tour in
New Zealand
is organized by
Cougar Line
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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