Had ocassion to visit on business and took the opportunity to look around, ask and listen to one of the most knowledgable people I have ever spoken to about Marlborough, it's history (of which there is a considerable amount not known to most including locals) the eco system at the doorstep, the bird life (including some very rare species) and... More

Aaron and I spent a fantastic late afternoon/evening on the water with Will and Vex (the dog). Our stay in the retreat accommodation was supurb, but this kayaking tour was simply stunning. Will is very knowledgable about the area and Vex is very entertaining, jumping from kayak to kayak. I can't recommend this highly enough!! If you want a relaxed,... More

We spent 8 days in New Zealand. We swam with wild dolphins, biked mountain passes, kayaked on the ocean, hiked and tasted wine. This was our last stop and it was a perfect end to an amazing trip. Will's knowledge of the wetlands, birds, the local ecology and history reflected years of curiosity and passion. We were so happy to... More

We were fortunate enough to spend two days touring with Will. The first day we visited a lagoon, seashore and hiked back into a canyon. Will is extremely knowledgeable about the wildlife, history and geology of the area. The second day we visited back country and rode bikes, and hiked to the KT boundary. Again, we had a fantastic day... More

What a day we spent with Will in the back country of Marlborough. We drove through the mountains for hours and saw sights that we could never have seen otherwise. Will was extremely professional, hospitable and informative. It was a great way to see Marlborough and learn about the history of the area. Worth checking out!

I enjoyed a wonderful morning visiting a local wine farm, chocolate factory and eating a delicious dish of fresh mussels. A fantastic plan B in the pouring rain! Thanks to Will's extensive knowledge of the area, I learnt about the history, geography, flora and fauna of Marlborough. It was such a pleasure to be with someone who truly loves their... More

I came as a single 33yo french female tourist and happened to join a group of middle aged kiwis, travelling as friends+family. We all had an amazing time. We sere blessed with an awesome sunset, plenty of birds, a bit of current in the Wairau to give a wee challenge. Will had cooked a delicious dinner that we enjoyed on... More

After Will and Rose introduced us to their home and the history behind Driftwood Ecotours we heading down the Opawa River on our adventure. The wind soon disappeared and we were delighted with stories from Will, both past and present, cooking from Rose, and an abundance of birds. It seems we were the only humans about making our tour that... More

We booked for a sunset and full moon kayak experience. We got thunder, lightning and raindrops! And it was still fantastic - we were a group of three and were welcomed and hosted in a friendly supportive manner along with the other four; given lots of interesting local history and mysteries which was great considering two of us were locals... More