Wilderness Guides Marlborough Sounds

Wilderness Guides Marlborough Sounds From half a day to many, independently or with a guide, Wilderness Guides can help you explore the Marlborough Sounds on foot, by kayak and by bike.

Join Wilderness guides friendly team for guided or independent sea kayaking tours in the Marlborough Sounds including our new 1 Day Ship Cove Guided Kayak in the remote reaches of Queen Charlotte Sound, mountain biking and gourmet guided or independent hikes on the Queen Charlotte Track - or a combination of all three with our original Marlborough Sounds adventure combo tours.

As the day begins and light settles across the landscapes we’re lucky to share, we take a moment to reflect on the stren...
24/04/2026

As the day begins and light settles across the landscapes we’re lucky to share, we take a moment to reflect on the strength, resilience, and sacrifice of those who came before us.

At Wilderness Guides, we’re grateful to explore and share these places, a freedom that was hard won.

This ANZAC Day, we honour those who served, those who fell, and the legacy they leave behind.

Lest we forget.

Out guiding a kayak tour in the Marlborough Sounds when we spotted this sleepy local making himself at home on the boat....
23/03/2026

Out guiding a kayak tour in the Marlborough Sounds when we spotted this sleepy local making himself at home on the boat.

Swipe to see the moment he woke up and realised we were watching.

Gliding through crystal-clear waters, tucked beneath native bush, with nothing but the sound of paddles dipping into the...
14/03/2026

Gliding through crystal-clear waters, tucked beneath native bush, with nothing but the sound of paddles dipping into the Sounds.

Our Half Day Guided Kayak is the perfect way to slow down and explore hidden bays in the Marlborough Sounds. Easy pace. Small groups. Big views.

Mornings like these on the water.Quiet skies, calm seas, and the Marlborough Sounds waking up 🌅
07/03/2026

Mornings like these on the water.
Quiet skies, calm seas, and the Marlborough Sounds waking up 🌅

04/03/2026

🌊 Seaweek Spotlight: New Zealand Fur Seal / Kekeno 🦭✨

While gliding through the Marlborough Sounds, it’s not unusual for us to spot one of our favourite locals, the New Zealand fur seal.

Did you know?
🦭 Fur seals can dive over 200 metres deep in search of food.
🦭 They use their long whiskers to detect vibrations and track prey underwater.
🦭 After being hunted to near extinction in the 1800s, their population has steadily recovered thanks to protection and conservation efforts.

Curious and playful, they’re often seen resting on rocks or cruising quietly through sheltered bays.

When we encounter wildlife on our guided kayak trips, we always give them space and observe from a respectful distance. These waters are their home, we’re just lucky enough to visit.

Seaweek is a reminder of how special, and how fragile, these marine ecosystems are. 🌊💙

📸 Captured by one of our guides Helen filmed in accordance with New Zealand’s Marine Mammals Protection Regulations.

When the track opens up and the Sounds steal the show. 😍
26/02/2026

When the track opens up and the Sounds steal the show. 😍

Park the bikes. Take in the view.Queen Charlotte Track magic. ✨
22/02/2026

Park the bikes. Take in the view.
Queen Charlotte Track magic. ✨

Kayaks ready. Water calm. Lets go!
17/02/2026

Kayaks ready. Water calm. Lets go!

Sometimes it’s the little moments you’d walk straight past on your own.Spotted by one of our guides along the walk from ...
31/01/2026

Sometimes it’s the little moments you’d walk straight past on your own.
Spotted by one of our guides along the walk from Ship Cove to Furneaux Lodge 🦋
Slow days on the track have their perks.

A full day, done properly 🌿Sea kayaking in the morning, a packed lunch on the track, then a guided walk along the Link P...
28/01/2026

A full day, done properly 🌿
Sea kayaking in the morning, a packed lunch on the track, then a guided walk along the Link Pathway from Wedge Point to Picton.

Forest trails, coastal views, and the kind of pace that lets you actually notice where you are.

One of those days that flows naturally from water to land and stays with you long after.

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Picton Waterfront, Corner Wellington Street & London Quay
Picton

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Sunday 7am - 9:30pm

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