Discover the Flavours of Marlborough

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The Guided Sea Kayaking Package . . .

(Available 1 April 2010 to 30 September 2010)

$535.00 per couple / twin share

*extra nights' accommodation special rate $150.00 (Bed & Breakfast)

 

Accommodation & Inclusions
Staying in a vineyard suite at the beautifully appointed Marlborough Vintners Hotel, this package includes 1 nights' accommodation, a bottle of MVH wine on arrival, a 2 course dinner for two from the Vintners Room menu,, our splendid table breakfast or gourmet breakfast basket and a one day guided sea kayaking adventure. Additional nights can be added if available at our special extra night rate.

Guided Sea Kayak Experience
Experience the beauty and seclusion of the Marlborough Sounds with this awesome little one-day guided sea kayak trip. This tour takes in the western end of Queen Charlotte Sound with its sheltered coves, beautiful beaches, azure blue waters and lush native bush – stopping at a secluded beach for a yummy lunch. Learn about the history of the area from our knowledgeable, relaxed and friendly guides.

What makes our trip different? Well, everything really - our awesome guides who genuinely enjoy spending time with visitors to our region, our great food, great music in the van while we travel and our more relaxed approach to the route we take each day. We pick the best direction to have the breeze at our backs wherever possible - and we take you where the wildlife is whenever we can!

Itinerary
Either drive yourself or let us arrange a pick up from MVH in order for you to be at the centrally located office at the Picton Railway Station by 8.30am, time for a spot of paperwork and then we depart for our launch point at Ngakuta Bay, just 20 minutes scenic drive from Picton. We prefer to take you away from the harbour environs to the truly spectacular western end of the Sound where there is less boat traffic and many beautiful bays and coves to explore as well as wildlife to see.

After a detailed safety briefing (we've been told by guests ours is one of the best in New Zealand!), it is time to set off on a great day's adventure. Your guide will be with you for the day to answer questions, share pearls of wisdom and ensure your comfort and wellbeing. Depending on the weather, we will vary our route each day to take advantage of sea breezes at our back - we don't follow an enforced plan which enables us to cater for all abilities on the day.

On any given day, you have a good chance of seeing sting rays and eagle rays, a huge variety of sea birds including cormorants and sometimes little blue penguins, seals, huge starfish and if we are really lucky, even dolphins. And, don't forget lunch - we love our food and you'll be impressed at what goodies we can produce from out of the kayaks! Without a doubt, the best kayaking lunch on offer in the Marlborough Sounds and what's more, it is all sourced and made locally so you are truly supporting the local economy.

As the day draws to a close, we return to the waiting van at Ngakuta Bay and meander back to Picton, returning to our office by 3.30 / 4pm.

We supply good quality double kayaks (singles available for more experienced paddlers), PFDs (lifejackets), splash jackets, booties, spraydecks and dry bags (including for your camera).

What Do You Need To Bring?

• Extra warm clothing - shorts and t-shirt is fine to wear over the summer months; polypropylene      is great for cooler days!
• Sunhat & sunscreen
• Water bottle
• Camera (optional - dry bags available)
• Soft soled shoes that you don't mind getting wet - booties are also available.
• Any special dietary items or medication
• A sense of fun and adventure!

 

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