Full Day Kayak & Walk Tour-Queen Charlotte Sound & Link Pathway
Overview
This adventure combo is without a doubt, one of the best ways to experience the Marlborough Sounds. On your full day kayak and walking tour you will experience some of the iconic activities of the spectacular Queen Charlotte Sound. Spot rays and sea birds while learning about the lush native bush. You will encounter amazing beaches and spectacular views. After the guided kayak tour concludes at Ngakuta Bay, its time to don you tramping boots and hike to Picton on the iconic Link Pathway. This is an independent hike and covers a variety of native bush with breathtaking scenic views along the route. The track is a purpose built walkway connecting up local communities and is dual use for walkers and bikers. The tour concludes when you arrive back into Picton making it a round trip at approximately 4pm.
What's Included
- Lunch
- All necessary equipment included
- Local guide
Meeting Location
1 London Quay
Picton 7220, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.If you are a solo traveler, please contact our office for availability
- Please note that we require to know your dietary requirements 24 hours prior to departure.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- Lunch.
- All necessary equipment included.
- Local guide.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Full Day Kayak & Walk Tour-Queen Charlotte Sound & Link Pathway is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Full Day Kayak & Walk Tour-Queen Charlotte Sound & Link Pathway will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lunch
- All necessary equipment included
- Local guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.If you are a solo traveler, please contact our office for availability
- Please note that we require to know your dietary requirements 24 hours prior to departure.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travelers
