Wilderness Guides

With 1500km of coastline to explore, stretching from just north of Kaikoura to the tip of d'Urville Island, the Marlborough Sounds is a truly remarkable sea kayaking destination.

What makes your sea kayaking experience in the Marlborough Sounds different to other parts of New Zealand? The climate for a start - here at the top of the South Island, visitors can enjoy a generally settled year round climate with many more paddling days available than in other sea kayaking destinations around the country.

You'll also escape the crowds as with such an extensive network of waterways, even at the height of summer you can normally find a wee corner of paradise to explore without masses of others. Or, at least you won't be dashing to be first to already crowded beaches!

There is also the amazing range of accommodation options available for guided or independent sea kayakers - from Department of Conservation campsites spread conveniently a day's paddle apart to popular backpacker lodges and even five star resorts! Fancy a cappucino or how about dining in a fine restaurant at some stage during your paddle?

And there is wilderness aplenty too so whatever your preference, the Marlborough Sounds has a memorable kayaking option for you.

As Marlborough Sounds sea kayak operators, we have an unblemished safety record and our friendly, thorough and professional approach has seen many people come as customers and leave as friends. Our safe operations plan is professionally audited and we operate above and beyond the SKOANZ (Sea Kayak Operators of New Zealand) Code of Practice.

We're one of the leading providers of sea kayak tours in the area and our size brings lots of benefits in terms of flexibility and our approach to customer service. You're not a number with us - we truly care about your enjoyment, safety and comfort.

So, talk to us soon about your kayak adventure in the Marlborough Sounds - where memories await!