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Activities & Attractions in the Marlborough Sounds
Queen Charlotte Sounds
Queen Charlotte Track (3 to 4 days): follow this popular walkway (71km/44
miles) with many entry and exit points and numerous top-class resorts and accommodation providers
along its length. Companies offer water transport and pack transfer to and from several points
or by mini-van to Anakiwa. Travellers can walk the track independently or make the most of
freedom and guided walk packages
Queen Charlotte Sound: cruise the waters of the Sound to view the marine
and bird life of the area, and walk parts of the Queen Charlotte Track. Boats depart from Picton.
Day trips through to week trips available
Sea Kayaking: take a guided or independent trip from Picton
Dive Shipwrecks: explore Russian cruise liner the Mikhail Lermontov and
the wreck of the Hippalos, a 120-year-old wooden barque
Sailing: charter a boat and cruise the Sounds - skippers can be hired
Eco-Tourism: learn about the Department of Conservation's programmes for
rare and endangered species, and see penguins and dolphins with local eco-tourism operators
Fishing Charters: half and full day options available
Marlborough Sounds Aquarium: featuring all the marine species of the Marlborough
Sounds
The Pelorus and Kenepuru Sounds
Snapper Fishing Charters: join a charter from Havelock
Nydia Track: take a two-day walk starting near Havelock and finishing at
Tennyson Inlet
French Pass & offshore Island d'Urville: visit these tiny settlements
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