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Marlborough Sounds

Picton, New Zealand
64 3 577 5587
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Ranked #1 of 11 attractions in Picton
Type: Bodies of Water
Traveller Description: If you are fortunate to have a few days up your sleeve and looking for a great place to explore or just chill out on your tour of NZ then the... more »
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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

went on a 4 hr mail run cruise. captain matts commentary was fantastic. saw dolphins and beautiful scenery. very enjoyable. well worth doing.

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Twin Lakes, Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Take the mail boat for a 4 hour tour! You will not believe what you will see! Some of the most gorgeous scenery in the world!

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Picton, Marlborough, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013 via mobile

We have lived in picton for 8 years now and woulld not change it for the world, Love getting out in our kayaks especially on a beautiful crisp clear winter morning.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Many people zip through Picton either hopping on or off the ferry, but this is a must. I did it on a Saturday, when the route is slightly longer, and it was great (even though it was raining). Complimentary tea/coffee on the boat, and the postie gives some commentary too. People waiting for their mail and groceries, dolphins swimming in... More

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Poulsbo
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

We recently spent 4 days in Picton and the Marlborough Sounds area, and had a wonderful time. We went initially to swim with dolphins, but unfortunately, the dolphins were all elsewhere. The tour company, "Dolphin Watch Nature Tours," gave us a voucher to join another swim, and we did so, about 3 weeks later. That time, although we weren't able... More

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Auckland Central, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Stunning scenery of the land, cottages tucked away in amongst the bush, variation of birdlife. Serene stillness on the water.

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

Amazing scenic trip .....the most beautiful scenery ever and waterfalls so huge its a photographers dream.

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

We hired a car for the day and took a drive out, (cheaper than hiring 2 bikes!). The drive was v windy but the views were spectacular. It will be a day trip never to be forgotten. we visited vineyards too where I met some fellow country men. such a wonderful place.

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

Went on the mail boat around the Sounds, it was amazing, only one disappointment, didn't see any dolphins.

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Westbury, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

In my view compares with Milford and Doubtful Sounds - but warmer. can even swim in the water here. Great boating, fishing and walking. Quiet and relaxing. Why pay for power boat rides when the water taxis here can do the job!

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