| 3 Day Marlborough "Ultimate Sounds Adventure Opt 1"
This is a three day sensory delight of peace and tranquility, where you will quickly become one with your sea kayak and the spectacular environment surrounding you. This relaxed Kayaking trip is suitable for the moderately fit person (no previous experience necessary).
Leaving Picton by water taxi you travel to Ship Cove in the outer-Marlborough Sound where you disembark and pack your boats for the first day's adventure. A water taxi ride to Ship Cove will put you into the heart of the outer-Queen Charlotte Sound. From there you will be sea kayaking in and out of the many coves and inlets, around bushclad shorelines, exploring the many interesting spots along the way. Over the next three days you will have the opportunity to explore Motuara Island, home to the endangered South Island Saddleback and South Island Robin, explore the marine reserve around Long Island, visit some of Captain Cooks favourite spots, the gun emplacement on Blumine Island to name just a few highlights along the way before kayaking back to Picton on the last day to finish your trip.
Each night you will stay at a different location, and your guide will cook you a delicious 3 course dinner while you enjoy the sunset. You may have time to do some fishing for your dinner or pick some mussels as an entrée.
The trip includes water-taxi ride to the Outer-Sound, all food and camping equipment your guide and all kayaking equipment. Scheduled Departure Dates 08/09
Departs Every Wednesday November - Mid-April 3 Day Ultimate Sounds Adventure Opt 2 Do it all in just three days. On the Ultimate Marlborough Sounds Adventure Trip, spend one day hiking, one day sea kayaking and another day mountain biking in the beauty and magic of the Marlborough Sounds. At night, rest and relax in the peaceful surroundings of Portage Resort Hotel. Your guide will ensure that you are able to enjoy each day in safety and at your own pace. Please note that some mountain biking experience on single tracks is required to enjoy the mountain bike ride in safety. See Day 3 for further detail.
Day One – Walking Trip (approximately 5 hours)
Catch a 9.00am water taxi from Picton to Ship Cove in the Outer-Queen Charlotte Sound and the start of the Queen Charlotte Track. Ship Cove is one of the most historic areas in the Marlborough Sounds as it was one of James Cook's most popular destinations on his many world travels. The area is surrounded by bountiful virgin bush and the walk to the top of the ridge provides spectacular views. The track travels from Ship Cove through native virgin bush, over two saddles and down into Resolution Bay and then Endeavour Inlet. As you arrive at Furneaux Lodge, you catch a water taxi down the Queen Charlotte Sound to Torea Bay and over the hill to Portage Resort Hotel. The standard accommodation on this trip is bunkroom or you can upgrade to twin share at an additional cost – cook your own meal, or dine in their restaurant, and then rest and relax in the magic surroundings of Marlborough's Keneperu Sound.
Day Two – Sea Kayaking Trip
A leisurely day’s sea kayaking in the Keneperu Sound. As you paddle from the Portage foreshore on the Keneperu Sound, you may visit a mussel farm, paddle past a ship wreck from a bygone era, or experience a chance encounter with dolphins. You will have time to stop on a tranquil beach where you can enjoy a leisurely lunch, go for a swim or a short bush walk before kayaking back to Portage Resort Hotel.
Day Three – Mountain Biking Trip (approximately 4 hours)
Ride Marlborough Sounds Kenepuru Road from Portage Hotel to Waterfall Bay before joining the Queen Charlotte Track - regarded as one of New Zealand's "sweetest" mountain bike rides. Travelling around Onahau Bay, the track is narrow and undulating. From the headland, you descend into a wider more moderate section through magnficent beech forest before a long descent into Anakiwa. At the end of the ride, return by either water taxi or road to Picton.
Please Note: It is recommended that you do have a moderate amount of mountain biking experience, preferably on single track, to enjoy this ride. If you lack single track experience, then you may like to ride the Kenepuru Road from Portage to Anakiwa.
Includes: - Bunkroom or Twin share en-suite Accommodation.
- All water transfers, guide, all equipment
- Packed Lunch each day (twin share option only)
You need to bring: - Backpacker Option: your own food, or you can dine in the hotel restaurant and purchase a packed lunch each day.
- Sleeping bag (can be hired from us), t.shirt, shorts, shoes that can get wet, walking boots or running shoes, rain coat, warm clothing for the evening, personal toiletries, bath/swim towel.
- Twin Share En-suite Option: Whilst packed lunches are included, other meals can be purchased at the restaurants at Portage Resort Hotel, there is no cooking facilities in your rooms. Linen and towels are provided.
- All luggage is transferred by water taxi each day. One bag only per person, maximum weight 20kg.
Departs: Every Wednesday from November to Mid-April
Minimum number required: 2 people
Separate departure dates and larger groups are easily catered for. Please enquire. Book your Marlborough Sounds Kayaking trip today!
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