Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Join this guided full day tour in the historic Pelorus Mail Boat as it delivers mail, groceries, freight, and people to this stunning and remote inland waterway. The people living here have no road access and no mains electricity. A real-life cruise providing an essential service to the residents of the largest part of the Marlborough Sounds.
Professional guide
Live commentary on board
Coffee and/or Tea
Food and drinks, unless specified
Departure Point
Pier B Havelock Marina, Havelock 7100, New Zealand
Kenepuru Sound, Kenepuru Sound, New Zealand Tour the largest and remotest part of the Marlborough Sounds from Havelock, delivering mail, groceries and freight to remote residents 300 minutes
Pelorus Mail Boat, Havelock, New Zealand Tour the largest and remotest part of the Marlborough Sounds from Havelock, delivering mail, groceries and freight to remote residents 300 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
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.
tonyfU1782JA
10 Jul 2023
Great day out, friendly knowledgeable team . Recommended, beautiful part of the country. Dress warm if going in winter !
337pauletteg
14 May 2023
It was a wonderful experience delivering the mail to remote and beautiful locations . Scenery was spectacular and the crew were very personable. Learned a lot as we went.Nice to visit Havelock where my wife's grandparents once lived. House was still there. It was like going back in time especially when we had to put coins in an envelope to pay for parking. Wonderful
AriM788
02 May 2023
We were told to make sure we had warm clothes as it can get cold and take our own lunch and snacks so were fully prepared. We had a lovely sunny day so were able to be upstairs on deck all day. It was great being able to get off the boat for lunch. A full and detailed commentary of interest through out the day was provided and you could actually hear the commentary through the speaker system
This tour in
New Zealand
is organized by
Pelorus Mail Boat
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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