Sea Kayak Rental - Half Day

Short on time but want to get on the water for a short sea kayak trip? Then hire a sea kayak with family or a friend, for a maximum of 4 hours, and explore the inner Queen Charlotte Sound. Our rental includes a safety briefing and gear.

• Duration: 4 Hours (approx.)

Sea Kayak Rental - One & Multi Day

Hire a sea kayak with a friend/s and explore the Queen Charlotte or Kenepuru Sound in a day or many days. There is 1500km of coastline to explore - bush-clad bays, coves and inlets and plenty of campsites.

Half Day Guided Sea Kayak - Queen Charlotte Sound

Departing 8.30am and 12.30pm. A 3.5 hour paddle from Picton into the Grove Arm, returning by vehicle. Ensures that you see the best of the inner-Queen Charlotte on this half day trip. An ideal option if time is short.

• Duration: 4 Hours (approx.)

1 Day Guided Sea Kayak - Queen Charlotte Sound

Within an hour’s paddling you can be in a beautiful wilderness area. Paddle from the picturesque Picton foreshore, across the harbour and into the Grove Arm of the Queen Charlotte Sound. Morning tea and lunch included in this great day out.

• Duration: 1 Days (approx.)

1 Day Guided Sea Kayak - Kenepuru Sound

The Kenepuru Sound is renowned for its turquoise waters and sandy beaches. This sea kayaking day trip is a great option for walkers on the Queen Charlotte Track who may be having a rest day at Portage Hotel.

• Duration: 1 Days (approx.)

2 Day Explorer - Camping

Join the guided day trip departing at 9.00am from the Picton foreshore. At the end of the day, you leave your group and paddle on your own to your lodge. The next day explore the coves and bays before paddling back to Picton.

• Duration: 2 Days (approx.)

1 Day Multi Adventure - Kayak & Hike or Bike

Join the guided sea kayak trip for the morning before heading off to Mistletoe Bay at the Head of Onahau Bay. Drop your kayak at the jetty and join the Queen Charlotte Track for a 12.5 km hike or mountain bike.

2 Day Explorer - Lodge

Join the guided day trip departing at 9.00am from the Picton foreshore. At the end of the day, you leave your group and paddle on your own to your lodge. The next day explore the coves and bays before paddling back to Picton.

3 Day Outer Sounds Adventure

On this three day outer-Queen Charlotte Sound adventure, you will experience true wilderness areas with the safety of your guide. Everything is included on this camping adventure, including food, guide, gear and camping equipment.

2 Day Kayak & Hike

A great combination: one day guided kayaking on Queen Charlotte Sound; and one day freedom walking on the Queen Charlotte Track; staying at Lochmara Lodge.

• Duration: 2 Days (approx.)

3 Day Ultimate Sounds Adventure

Experience Queen Charlotte Sound, over 3 days and 3 different ways. One day walking, sea kayaking and mountain biking - walk and mountain bike on your own, and sea kayak with a guide. We organise all logistics and accommodation for you.

• Duration: 3 Days (approx.)

Sit On Top Kayaks

Hire a sit on top for an hour or two and paddle the inner-harbour shoreline. Paddle out to Bob's Bay for a picnic. These kayaks are a great option for families with younger children as they can be paddled with an adult and a child easily.

Stand Up Paddle Board

Hire a Stand Up Paddle board from our base on the Picton waterfront and paddle the inner-harbour area, out to Bob's Bay. It is like walking on water! Easy for anyone to learn and a great way to get out on the water for an hour or two.

3 Day Ultimate Sounds Adventure - Private Group

Experience Queen Charlotte Sound, over 3 days and 3 different ways. One day walking, sea kayaking and mountain biking - walk and mountain bike on your own, and sea kayak with a guide. We organise all logistics and accommodation for you.

• Duration: 3 Days (approx.)