Motuara Wildlife Sanctuary Tour and Dolphin Cruise from Picton | 4 hours 30 minutes

153 Reviews | Picton
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Motuara Wildlife Sanctuary Tour and Dolphin Cruise from Picton
2 Adults x $87.36
$174.72
Approx Total
$174.72

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Complimentary Glass of Local Wine on the PM Tour
  • National Park fees
  • Professional guide
  • FREE Binoculars to help you spot wildlife and Species ID cards
  • Live commentary on board
  • Tea, coffee, hot chocolate and chocolate biscuits on the return journey
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Overview

The best experience in Marlborough. This tour offers an amazing, fully-guided experience wildlife. A small-group tour to view some of New Zealand’s spectacular wildlife. Visit Motuara Island and cruise the majestic Queen Charlotte sound. Water, wilderness and wildlife. You will have the opportunity to see multiple species of wildlife, including rare sea birds, marine mammals and endangered land birds. Led by enthusiastic Marine Biologists, you will be given the possibility of viewing five different species of dolphins. Enjoy a fully-guided walk on Motuara Island, seeing and hearing the amazing bird life where Captain Cook planted the first flag and claimed New Zealand.

Itinerary

  • E-Ko Tours

    FREE Wifi for Customers and also FREE Photos for Customers. See our Wildlife Display and enjoy the BEST View from our balcony of Picton harbour.

    30 minutes

  • Marlborough Sounds

    Cruise for a fun 4 hours in the majestic Marlborough sounds. During this time stop with wildlife like NZ Fur Seals, Dolphins and Sea Birds. Have the expert onboard experienced guide you up Motuara Bird sanctuary.

    4 hours

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
  • Family friendly with plenty of children's activities onboard

Free Cancellation

April 26100% refund
April 27No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start 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.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews

4.7

153 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    130
  • 4 stars
    11
  • 3 stars
    4
  • 2 stars
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  • 1 star
    5

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 130 reviews with 5 stars

Super

Published on Mar, 2025

Part of your price goes to help continue reserve efforts. The guides did a great job informing us and keeping us on time for our cruise schedule. We saw lots of bird and sea wildlife.

Amazing sightings of birds and dolphins

Published on Feb, 2025

Great experience with a lot to f birds and dolphins sightings. Knowledgeable and professional guides. Highly recommend for birdwatchers and naturalists.

Fun morning exploring!

Published on Feb, 2025

Great trip with Cam and Dan! Saw Hector Dolphins and Bottlenosed Dolphins as well as seals. Saw lots of birds on Motuara Island. Highly recommend.

Great experience

Published on Feb, 2025

Beautiful day and comfortable on the boat that we could go in and out of the covering. Lots of knowledge - we saw so much but when we saw the dolphins the driver was in a rush to leave we all would have enjoyed seeing more. Heads up you need to bring your own water - recommend it should be in the description. It still was a wonderful tour.

An adventure for the soul

Published on Feb, 2025

Lovely ride around Marlborough sound. Saw many seals King birds and others. Smooth boat ride. Cam was fabulous guide. Definitely an adventure for the soul.

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