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including a remote Ship Cove paddle. A good range of bicycles also available for
hire.
03-573 6078, 0800 283 283;
www.marlboroughsounds.co.nz
; Town Wharf; half- to 3-day pack-
ages $85-545)
Bike-walk-kayak trips, with options to suit every inclination and dura-
tion. A top day option is the kayak and hike ($175). Gear rental (bikes, kayaks and
camping equipment) also available.
0800 945 354;
www.naturetours.co.nz
;
Town Wharf; dolphin swimming/viewing $165/99, oth-
er tours from $75)
Half-day 'swim with dolphins' and wildlife tours including trips to
Motuara Island.
Myths & Legends Eco-Tours
( 03-573 6901;
www.eco-tours.co.nz
;
half-/full-day
cruises $200/250)
A chance to get out on the water with a local Maori family - long-
time locals, storytellers and environmentalists. There are six different trips to
choose from, including bird-watching and visiting Ship Cove.
www.marlboroughtravel.co.nz
; Town Wharf; adult/child $135/55; departs 1.30pm)
Runs
the 3½-hour 'Seafood Odyssea' cruise to a salmon farm, complete with salmon
snack and sauvignon blanc.
Dive Boat Picton
( 03-573 7199, 0800 934 837;
www.ninedives.co.nz
;
6hr trip $195)
Of-
fers dive trips around the Sounds taking in marine reserves and various wrecks in-
cluding the Mikhail Lermontov,plus diver training. Snorkelling and seal-swims also
available.
Arrow Water Taxis
( 027 444 4689, 03-573 8229;
www.arrowwatertaxis.co.nz
; Town
Wharf)
Pretty much anywhere, on demand, for groups of four or more.
Picton Water Taxis
( 027 227 0284, 03-573 7853;
www.pictonwatertaxis.co.nz
)
Water
taxi and sightseeing trips around Queen Charlotte, on demand.
Float Plane
( 03-573 6866, 021 704 248;
www.nz-scenic-flights.co.nz
; Ferry Terminal;
flights from $75)
Offers Queen Charlotte Track and Sounds accommodation trans-
fers, scenic flights, and flights and trips to Nelson, the Abel Tasman National Park
and to the lower North Island.
From Anakiwa
www.nzseakayaking.com
; cnr Queen Charlotte Dr & Anakiwa Rd; half-/two-day guided paddle
