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Motuara Island Sanctuary: Wildlife & Dolphin Watching Tour

By E-ko Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$159 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Visit Motuara Island, home to rare birds in a DOC predator-free sanctuary
  • Cruise the Marlborough Sounds with WCA certified expert marine wildlife guides
  • Spot Hector’s dolphins, King Shags, penguins, and even Orca. If your Lucky

Activity location

    • Picton
    • Picton, Marlborough Region, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 1 Wellington Street, Picton 7220, New Zealand | E-ko Shop on Picton Waterfront Look for the Dolphin :-) 1 Wellington Street 7220 Picton
    • Picton, Marlborough Region, New Zealand

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Motuara Island Sanctuary: Wildlife & Dolphin Watching Tour
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$159.00 x 1 AdultNZ$159.00

Total
Price is NZ$159.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedFeatures:
  • What's includedWhat's included Cruise Ship days Departs 0830 and 1pm
  • What's includedWhat's included Cruise calm sheltered waters of the Queen Charlotte Sound
  • What's includedWhat's included Exclusive no Seasickness guarantee
  • What's includedWhat's included Experienced captains with fun and informative commentary
  • What's includedWhat's included Personalised small fully guided group tour (1-15 ratio)
  • What's includedWhat's included Onboard binoculars for viewing wildlife
  • What's includedWhat's included Amazing photo opportunities so close you only need a phone
  • What's includedWhat's included Complimentary tea, coffee, hot chocolate and biscuits
  • What's includedWhat's included Complimentary local wine on afternoon tour
  • What's includedWhat's included Kids toys, books and drawing boards
  • What's includedWhat's included Free high-quality wildlife photos
  • What's includedWhat's included Bottlenose, Common, Dusky, Hectors Dolphins and Orca
  • What's includedWhat's included Travel with E-Ko and Support local Conservation efforts
  • What's includedWhat's included 100% Guaranteed Endangered Species Encounter
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedNo Lunch included - BYO
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Water and Drinks can be purchased in Store before departure

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Bare feet, Mobility scooters
  • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Motuara Island Bird Sanctuary & Dolphin Cruise
Cruise through the breathtaking Marlborough Sounds to Motuara Island, a predator-free sanctuary alive with rare native birds. Walk forested trails and hear the calls of Saddlebacks, Bellbirds, and Robins in their natural habitat. Along the way, spot Hector’s dolphins, King Shags, Little Blue Penguins, Gannets—and if you're lucky, even Orca! Afternoon tours include a complimentary glass of Pinot Gris to enjoy onboard.

This eco-certified experience is guided by marine experts and includes everything you need for a meaningful day on the water. Plus, part of every booking goes directly to protecting endangered species and restoring local ecosystems in the Marlborough Sounds.

✔️ Includes:

Start and Ends at E-ko Wildlife Shop on Picton Waterfront

Wildlife cruise with expert commentary by WCA certified Guide

Guided visit to Motuara Island Sanctuary , DOC Reserve

Binoculars and species ID cards provided, amazing Auto focus $

Hot drinks included (AM and PM ) , Pinot Gris (PM)

Supports local marine conservation efforts, Travel with Purpose :-)

Location

Activity location

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    • Picton
    • Picton, Marlborough Region, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 1 Wellington Street, Picton 7220, New Zealand | E-ko Shop on Picton Waterfront Look for the Dolphin :-) 1 Wellington Street 7220 Picton
    • Picton, Marlborough Region, New Zealand