12.15pm - 5.00pm Cruise and Explore

Come and visit Lochmara for the afternoon and experience the following

Available

01st December 2024 to 31st March 2025

• Return Boat Cruise to Lochmara on the Lochmara water taxi

• Possible marine mammal and sea bird viewing enroute to Lochmara

• Free use of the kayaks and stand-up paddle boards, life jackets provided

• Safe swimming beach with children’s play equipment

• See the native Kākariki parakeets, kunekune pigs, and eels being fed     

• Explore Lochmara' s 11 acres of native bush trails, sculptures, conservation project and wildlife

• Licensed Cafe/Restaurant providing a range of food, dietary requirements, and
  a children's menu. 

• As a licensed premises, Lochmara is not a picnic venue.

• View the art gallery within the Café and Lochmara Reception

• Queen Charlotte Track (QCT) panoramic lookout hike being 3.5 hours return. 

• A QCT pass is required at $15.00 per adult from our office, or walk on our own tracks
  at no extra cost.

• No QCT Pass required for children under 15 year

Please note: For Families, the 'Family Day Out'
package may be a better option for you with more than 1 child over 5 years.

Underwater Observatory

Join our fully guided tours of approx. 40 minutes aboard the stationary Underwater

Observatory where you will be well informed and entertained by our passionate
fully qualified guides. The tour includes a hands-on experience at the seaside
touch tank, guided access to the underwater observatory, and a potential
stingray encounter subject to whether the wild stingray wish to see you or not!
Bookings are subject to availability and extra fees apply.

Times 12.50 pm or 2.45 pm

Annual Pass Holders - Please have your valid pass ready to present at check in and your terms and conditions apply