A whirlwind morning trip and back in Picton at 11.20am.

• Return boat cruise to Lochmara on the Lochmara water taxi.  Great if you have limited time.

• Possible marine mammal and seabird viewing enroute to Lochmara

• Free use of the Kayaks and standup paddleboards, life jackets provided.

• Spot native birds on the nature trail 

• Visit the kakariki parakeets, kune kune pigs and native eels

• Enjoy a fabulous breakfast or morning tea with yummy homemade treats overlooking the bay.( Food not included)

        OR Add the Underwater Observatory Tour 10.10 am- charges apply- Observatory not available on cruise ship days https://www.portmarlborough.co.nz/cruise-ship-schedule 

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

11am depart Lochmara (arrive Picton 11.20am). 

Spontaneous Visit or Short on time?

Departs Picton 3.15 pm

Arrives in Picton 4.15 pm

• Return Boat Cruise to Lochmara on the Lochmara water taxi - 20 minutes each way and 20 minutes at Lochmara

• Possible Marine mammal and seabird viewing enroute to Lochmara
• Free use of Kayaks and standup paddleboards, lifejackets provided
• Safe Swimming beach
• Visit the animals, kune Kune Pigs, Native eels, Karariki Parakeets
• Pop in to the cafe and enjoy a late afternoon beverage. - Beverages at own cost
• Go for a short walk, enjoy the views from the café with a happy hour drink or go for a kayak or paddleboard.

Spontaneous Visit or Short on time?

Saturday and Sunday November 2023

1st December 2022 to 1st April 2023

• Return Boat Cruise to Lochmara on the Lochmara water taxi

• Possible Marine mammal and seabird viewing enroute to Lochmara
• Free use of Kayaks and standup paddleboards, lifejackets provided
• Safe Swimming beach
• Explore some of Lochmara 11 acres of nature and sculpture trails, and wildlife
• Pop in to the cafe and enjoy a late afternoon beverage during happy hour - Beverages at own cost
• Go for a short walk, enjoy the views from the café with a happy hour drink or go for a kayak or paddleboard.
• Take opportunity to book a guided tour 3.35pm for the underwater Observatory. Charges apply

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.

Tour time 3.35 pm, finishes 4.15 pm