• Return Boat Cruise to Lochmara on the Lochmara water tax
• Possible marine mammal and sea bird viewing en route 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 Kakariki 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.                
• Please note we are not a picnic venue.
• 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

• Return Boat Cruise to Lochmara on the Lochmara water tax
• Possible marine mammal and sea bird viewing en route 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 Kakariki 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.                
• Please note we are not a picnic venue.
• 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

• Return Boat Cruise to Lochmara on the Lochmara water tax
• Possible marine mammal and sea bird viewing en route 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 Kakariki 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.                
• Please note we are not a picnic venue.
• 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

Come and Visit Lochmara and be back before the kids get tired.

• Return Boat cruise to Lochmara on the Lochmara water transport

• Possible Marine mammal and sea birds viewing enroute to Lochmara

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

• A safe swimming beach, parental supervision required

• Beach Toys for the littlies

• See the native kakariki parakeets, eels, kunekune pigs being fed.

• Explore Lochmara' s 11 acres of sculpture, native trails and wildlife

• View the art gallery in the cafe and Lochmara reception

• Licensed Cafe/Restaurant providing a range of food dietary requirements catered

• A Childs menu available

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

• Queen Charlotte Track Panoramic Lookout hike  being 3.5 hours return,

• Track pass required $15.00pp or walk on our own tracks at no extra cost.

• No Track pass required for children

• Bring your own child pack recommended and baby buggies

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 times: 10.10 am, 11.00 am 12.50 pm

Seniors with a gold card

Come and Visit Lochmara and wear the kids out.

1st April 2024 to 3rd June 2024

• Return Boat cruise to Lochmara on the Lochmara water transport

• Possible Marine mammal and sea birds viewing enroute to Lochmara

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

• A safe swimming beach, parental supervision required

• Beach Toys for the littlies

• See the native kakariki parakeets, eels, kunekune pigs being fed.

• Explore Lochmara' s 11 acres of sculpture, native trails and wildlife

• View the art gallery in the cafe and Lochmara reception

• Licensed Cafe/Restaurant providing a range of food dietary requirements catered

• A Childs menu available

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

• Queen Charlotte Track Panoramic Lookout hike  being 3.5 hours return,

• Track pass required $15.00pp or walk on our own tracks at no extra cost.

• Bring your own child pack recommended and baby buggies.

Underwater Observatory

Join our fully guided tours of approx. 45 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 times: 10.10am, 11.00 am, 12.50 pm, 2.45 pm

Seniors with a gold card

Come for a quick visit with the kids

• Includes return Boat cruise to Lochmara on the Lochmara water taxi
• Marine mammal and sea birds (little blue penguins) viewing enroute
• Explore our 11 acres of native bush trails and conservation projects
• Free use of the kayaks, paddleboards and a safe swimming beach
• See the native kakariki parakeets, eels, and kunikuni pigs being fed.
• self guided sculpture trail walk
• Queen Charlotte Track Panoramic Lookout hike (3.5 hours return, Track pass required $12.00per adult) or walk on our own tracks at no extra cost.
• Beach toys
• Children's menu available
• Depart Lochmara at 2.45pm.
• Children 5 - 15 years inclusive. Under 4 years travel free.
• Book the 12.50 pm Underwater observatory to see the Stingrays being fed
• Lochmara is not a Picnic destinationCome and Visit Lochmara for the afternoon with the kids.Come and Visit Lochmara for the afternoon with the kids.

Come and Visit Lochmara for the afternoon with the kids.

• Return Boat cruise o Lochmara on the Lochmara water transport

• Possible Marine mammal and sea birds viewing enroute to Lochmara

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

• A safe swimming beach, parental supervision required

• Beach Toys for the littlies

• See the native kakariki parakeets, eels, kunekune pigs being fed.

• Explore Lochmara’ s 11 acres of sculpture, native trails and wildlife

• View the art gallery in the cafe and Lochmara reception

• Licensed Cafe/Restaurant providing a range of food dietary requirements catered

• A Childs menu available

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

• Bring your own child pack recommended and baby buggies

Underwater Observatory

Join our fully guided tours of approx. 45 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 Times: 12.50 pm and 2.45 pm

Seniors with a gold card