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Marlborough Wine Tasting: 5 Cellar Doors & Lunch from PictonFive wineries, 20+ wines tasted, and lunch at Saint Clair Vineyard Kitchen. Door-to-door from Picton or Blenheim, no driving required. Full day, small groups.
- 480 reviews
- 4.94★
- Duration
- 6h
- start times · Every day
- 2
Full Day Marlborough Wine Tour: 4–6 Wineries with Lunch StopFull-day Marlborough wine tour from Blenheim with a winemaker guide visiting 4–6 wineries like Lawson's Dry Hills and Framingham, plus vineyard lunch and tastings.
- 337 reviews
- 4.96★
- Duration
- 6h 30m
- start times · Every day
- 2
Queen Charlotte Sound Mail Boat Cruise: Rural delivery by waterCruise the Queen Charlotte Sound on the official New Zealand Post mail boat, watching the skipper deliver post and groceries to remote waterside homes.
- 334 reviews
- 4.72★
- Duration
- 4h
- Mon–Sat
- 13:30
Recommended (7)
Marlborough Sounds: Motuara Island Wildlife & Dolphin Cruise
- 216 reviews
- 4.72★
- Duration
- 4h 30m
Marlborough Wine Tour from Picton: 4 wineries, tastings included
- 216 reviews
- 4.89★
- Duration
- 4h–5h
Picton: Marlborough Wine Tour & Chocolate from Cruise Port
- 184 reviews
- 4.83★
- Duration
- 4h–6h
Picton Sea Kayak Tour: Queen Charlotte Sound & Wildlife
- 165 reviews
- 4.90★
- Duration
- 4h
Picton: Marlborough Wine Tour & 3-4 Wineries Tasting
- 162 reviews
- 4.86★
- Duration
- 3h–4h
Half-Day Cruise Queen Charlotte Sound from Picton: Ship Cove
- 156 reviews
- 4.32★
- Duration
- 3h 30m
Picton: Marlborough Sounds Cruise & Motuara Island Wildlife Tour
- 146 reviews
- 4.60★
- Duration
- 4h
Lowest price (10)
Queen Charlotte Track self-guided walk: PictonWalk the Queen Charlotte Track on your own schedule with boat transport from Picton included: depart in the morning.
- 74 reviews
- 4.73★
- Duration
- 7h
- start times · Every day
- 2
Motuara Island Bird Sanctuary Cruise: Rare Native BirdsCruise from Picton Harbour through Queen Charlotte Sound to Motuara Island Bird Sanctuary on a 4.5-hour boat tour with expert captain commentary.
- 37 reviews
- 4.08★
- Duration
- 4h 30m
- Every day
- 08:00
Kayaking in Picton: Half-Day Guided Sea Kayak TripHalf-day guided sea kayaking in Queen Charlotte Sound from Picton with professional guide, all equipment and hotel pickup.
- 38 reviews
- 4.82★
- Duration
- 4h
- start times · Every day
- 4
Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise: Behind-the-Scenes AccessCruise the Marlborough Sounds on a working delivery run to remote jetties, watching the skipper service isolated homes while spotting seals.
- 76 reviews
- 4.53★
- Duration
- 3h 30m
- start times · Every day
- 2
Marlborough wine tours: Hop on, hop off your own itineraryDesign your own Marlborough wine tour using a hop-on, hop-off bus with stops at Astrolabe, Cloudy Bay, Hunters and 20+ wineries, museums and cafes.
- 50 reviews
- 4.36★
- Duration
- 4h–7h
- Every day
- 10:00
Marlborough Sounds scenic flight from Picton: 20 minutes airborneFly over the inner Marlborough Sounds from Picton with a live guide: 20 minutes in the air over Queen Charlotte and Kenepuru Sounds.
- 20 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 40m
- Every day
- 12:00
Picton: Full-Day Sea Kayak Tour with Lunch & PickupFeel the rhythm of Marlborough Sounds on a guided sea kayak day trip from Picton, with beach lunch, local stories, and hotel pickup included for easy planning.
- 93 reviews
- 4.92★
- Duration
- 7h
- Every day
- 08:15
Sea kayaking Picton: Queen Charlotte Sound guided dayPaddle the sheltered coves and beaches of Queen Charlotte Sound from Picton with a guide, lunch and all gear included. The route adjusts daily for wind and ability.
- 26 reviews
- 4.85★
- Duration
- 7h 30m
- start times · Every day
- 2
Captain Cook Dolphin Cruise Picton: Guided by Marine BiologistsCruise the Marlborough Sounds with a marine biologist guide spotting dolphins, rare seabirds and endangered land birds while enjoying light refreshments.
- 28 reviews
- 4.68★
- Duration
- 4h
- start times · Every day
- 2
Dolphin and bird watching tour Picton: Blumine IslandWildlife and dolphin tour from Picton with marine biologist guide and entry to Blumine Island's predator-free sanctuary.
- 56 reviews
- 4.79★
- Duration
- 3h–4h
- start times · Every day
- 2
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Marlborough Wine Region Tour from Picton: 4-5 HoursFour to five hours tasting award-winning Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir at three to four wineries in Marlborough, with a local guide.
- 92 reviews
- 4.42★
- Duration
- 4h–6h
- Every day
- 10:00
Marlborough Wine Tour from Picton: 4 Wineries & Chocolate StopStep off your cruise in Picton for a small-group Marlborough wine tour with four tastings, a chocolate factory visit, and local guide. Includes pickup at the I Site.
- 80 reviews
- 4.89★
- Duration
- 5h 30m
- Mon, Tue and Sat
- 09:30
Queen Charlotte Sounds scenic flight: Remote beach landingFly over Queen Charlotte, Kenepuru and Pelorus Sounds in one flight, landing on a remote beach in the Outer Sounds for 20 minutes to walk the wilderness.
- 65 reviews
- 4.97★
- Duration
- 1h 15m
- start times · Every day
- 3
Picton Shore Excursion: Marlborough Wine TourWine tasting tour in Marlborough from Picton with 3–5 cellar doors, air-conditioned transport and a local guide: timed to your ship's schedule so you return on time.
- 38 reviews
- 4.89★
- Duration
- 4h–5h
- start times · Mon, Tue and Sat
- 3
Marlborough Catamaran Cruise: Wine Tour Queen Charlotte SoundCruise Queen Charlotte Sound to historic Ship Cove, then taste wines at three Marlborough vineyards with lunch included.
- 27 reviews
- 4.59★
- Duration
- 8h
- Wed–Sun
- 08:30
Marlborough Wine Tour: Cloudy Bay & 4 Vineyards with LunchFull-day Marlborough wine tour from Picton with tastings at Cloudy Bay, Allan Scott and organic producers, plus 2-course lunch. Door-to-door pickup included.
- 25 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 6h 30m
- Every day
- 10:00
Queen Charlotte Track Day Walk: Wildlife Cruise & Ship CoveWildlife cruise through Marlborough Sounds to Motuara Island's predator-free sanctuary, rare birds.
- 11 reviews
- 4.91★
- Duration
- 9h 30m
- Every day
- 08:00
Marlborough Wine Tour from Picton: Tastings & Sounds ViewsPrivate wine tour from Picton through Marlborough with chocolate tasting, local gourmet stops and scenic Sounds views. Flexible timing for cruise passengers.
- 5 reviews
- 4.20★
- Duration
- 6h
- Every day
- 10:00
Marlborough Wine Tour from Picton: Tastings with GuideSpend a morning tasting award-winning Marlborough wines with a local guide who knows the vineyards. Wine tastings and bottled water included, lunch at your cost.
- 4 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 5h 30m
Marlborough wine tasting from Picton: Private minivan tourFrom Picton port, a private minivan takes groups of up to 11 through Marlborough's wineries for tastings, local cheese and meat platters.
- 4 reviews
- 4.75★
- Duration
- 4h–6h
- Every day
- 10:00
Private Yacht Cruise Marlborough Sounds: 8–9 hoursEight to nine hours cruising the Marlborough Sounds on a private motor yacht with captain and crew, fishing and snorkeling gear included.
- 2 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 8h–9h
- start times · Every day
- 2
Kayaking in Picton: Morning paddle and afternoon seafood cruiseKayak the sheltered coves of Queen Charlotte Sound in the morning with a live English-speaking guide.
- Duration
- 8h
- Wed and Sat
- 08:15
Private Transfer: Picton Port to Blenheim AirportPrivate transfer from Picton Cruise Port to Blenheim Airport with driver holding a nameplate. Your flight is tracked so pickup timing matches your departure.
- Duration
- 35m
Picton at a glance ✓ 2026-11-05
- Most booked: Marlborough Wine Tasting: 5 Cellar Doors & Lunch from Picton, NZ$ 250 (6h, 4.94★ · 480).
- Top rated: Full Day Marlborough Wine Tour: 4–6 Wineries with Lunch Stop, NZ$ 250 (6h 30m, 4.96★ · 337).
- Best value: Queen Charlotte Sound Mail Boat Cruise: Rural delivery by water, NZ$ 132 (4h, 4.72★ · 334).
Of the 35 experiences: 35 with free cancellation, 27 with instant confirmation, 14 with hotel pickup and 18 bookable last-minute.