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E-Ko Tours

Name: E-Ko Tours
Address: London Quay, Waterfront, Picton, 7220, NZ
Telephone: +6435738040
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.6

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the endangered Hector's dolphin! Here at E-Ko Tours we are proud to follow the Marine Mammal Protection Act 1978 and the Marine Mammal Protection Regulations 1992. These ensure the marine mammals of New Zealand are protected and that their conservation is a top priority. Our interactions with the marine mammals of the Marlborough Sounds adhere to all regulations and our conservation focused tours, educate and raise awareness. We are fortunate enough to hold permits to swim with three dolphin species - bottlenose, dusky, and common dolphins - as well as the New Zealand fur seal. For information on these and our other tours, please head over to our website www.e-ko.nz or give our friendly receptionists a ring on 035738040.

02/07/2025

🌊✨ Experience Nature’s Ultimate Feeding Frenzy! ✨🌊

Watch dolphins, seals, and seabirds working together in spectacular displays as they gather food right before your eyes. See how many animals you can spot

🐬🐦🦭 Kids Go FREE these school holidays!
Bring the whole family for an unforgettable day on the water.

👉 Ts & Cs apply.

Book Now and Make Memories with Nature!

01/07/2025

Kids Go FREE , School holiday Special
1 Full Price adult = 1 FREE Kid (5-15)
Click the link below to book on
https://e-ko.rezdy.com/480244/wildlife-cruise-kids-go-free-school-holidays-only

T + C Apply

Only Online, Limited numbers, Book Now!

June 28th - July 13th 2025

Rezdy Online Booking

23/06/2025

🐬 Winter Just Got Wild — 20% OFF Dolphin Swim! 🐬
Right now is the BEST time to swim with Dusky Dolphins — they’re here for the winter, and the action is incredible!

Use code: WINTER20 and get 20% off this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
But hurry — limited spots available!

✅ T&Cs apply | Limited numbers
🌱 Supporting local wildlife conservation

➡️ Book now and make a splash this winter!

21/06/2025

Dusky Dolphins arriving back in Queen charlotte Sound for there Winter Holiday. Great time of year for Dolphin swimming and view right up to November .

27/05/2025

Our Amazing Bottlenose Dolphins have been visiting the sound recently and soon our Dusky Dolphin will be back for Winter .

Great time of year to get out and enjoy this Wildlife paradise

Winter Discounts are available :-)

https://www.e-ko.nz/tours/motuara-island-dolphin-wildlife

13/05/2025

Locals Special : 20% Off This Week – Discover What’s In Your Backyard! 🌿🐬
Promo Code : WINTER20 , T + C Apply , Only Online

Winter is the best time to explore the Marlborough Sounds — calm seas, rare wildlife, and a warm drink in hand.
Join E-Ko Tours for a fully guided eco-cruise packed with dolphin encounters, native birds, and epic local stories.

✅ Free autofocus binoculars
✅ Species ID cards for spotting wildlife
✅ Pinot Gris or hot drink included
✅ Support local conservation with every booking

👉 Departing daily from Picton — book now and save 20% for a limited time! Promo Code : WINTER20

📅 Offer runs Sunday to Wednesday only — for locals looking for a wild winter escape.

05/05/2025

Ship Cove / Meretoto is an amazing place to visit😍 Captain Cook spent 170 days there , Kupe was based there and they considered it New Zealands TOP location. 🕵️‍♀️👑👑

At E-ko we agree with them , there is something special about this place so we have designed 4 Tours to get you there . 😃

https://www.e-ko.nz/queen-charlotte-track-day-walks

You can stay all Day either Guided or Unguided after visiting Motuara Island in the morning. 2 tours give you the WHOLE DAY experience with Kupes or Cooks Tour . You can also walk the BEST of the Queen Charlotte Track ( 5km ) and see an amazing waterfall Captain cook used to visit .

Or Just for the afternoon or morning then join Captain Cooks cruise :-) ⛴ With a Knowledgeable Guide st Ships Cove

Or Just want to Walk Queen Charlotte Track or be picked up then we can get that done :-)

Less crowds now and beautiful sunny days so nows the time to book a Special Day at Ship Cove / meretoto or Queen Charlotte Track

13/04/2025

KidsGoFree . School Holiday Special :-)

Book No ; https://www.e-ko.nz/

1 Full Price Adult = 1 Free Kid ( 5-15)

Limited Numbers , T + C Apply , Only Online

Experience Award Winning Tours of the Marlborough Sounds and Picton with E-Ko Tours. Dolphin Cruises ✔ Whale Tours ✔ Queen Charlotte Track. Book Now!

09/03/2025

Our modern King S**g , No 11 , Jamael and her friends. She has beautiful blue eyes :-) They are setting a new exciting trend by creating the first ever sub-colony close to Picton.
After counting these animals for over 250 years maybe we will soon see a pupulation increase , still at only 646 in the world and only found here. Our success rate is 99% on seeing them

07/03/2025

Laughing hector waving at the humans waving at him. So nice to make Dolphins happy.
This is why we have the best Viewing experience possible in NZ , the Dolphins love to come and watch us :-)

28/02/2025

Another milestone met for Www.soundsenhancement.com

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27/02/2025

Www.soundsenhancement.com reached another milestone today when we launched the Research Platform .
Community sponsered and funded by Regenerative Tourisim . You :-)

This will Help us focus on Saving our iconic QCS hectors Dolphins. 2010 we had 42 now less than 35.
The aim is to have 50 by 2035 to save the rarest and smallest Dolphin on the planet is a honour for our community .

If you want to help go to www.soundsenhancement.com.

To show support please share this post :-)

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London Quay, Waterfront
Picton
7220

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 6pm
Thursday	8:30am - 6pm
Friday	8:30am - 6pm
Saturday	8:30am - 6pm
Sunday	8:30am - 6pm

Telephone

+6435738040

Website

http://www.e-ko.nz/

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E-Ko Tours is located in Picton, New Zealand, and we run excursions along the beautiful Queen Charlotte Sound. We offer a range of guided tours from $49 focused on the local nature and history. During our Wildlife Tour we commonly come across a range of bird species including the rare king s**g, South Island saddleback, and little blue penguins. We're always on the look out for marine mammals like the endangered Hector's dolphin! Here at E-Ko Tours we are proud to follow the Marine Mammal Protection Act 1978 and the Marine Mammal Protection Regulations 1992. These ensure the marine mammals of New Zealand are protected and that their conservation is a top priority. Our interactions with the marine mammals of the Marlborough Sounds adhere to all regulations and our conservation focused tours, educate and raise awareness. We are fortunate enough to hold permits to swim with three dolphin species - bottlenose, dusky, and common dolphins - as well as the New Zealand fur seal. For information on these and our other tours, please head over to our website www.e-ko.nz or give our friendly receptionists a ring on 035738040.