Eco Boat Tour in the magnificent Abel Tasman
This eco boat tour is suitable for all ages and fitness levels. You’ll explore the coastal zones, islands, beaches, forests and streams with plenty of time for relaxing, walking and swimming.
Enjoy natural discovery, bird watching, sightseeing, photography, relaxing and learning with knowledgeable and friendly local guides.
This is a personal, expert service and the highest safety standards in a relaxed, educational and fun manner, in the spectacular Abel Tasman National Park.
The tour includes morning tea (cake, coffee, tea etc) and a freshly prepared lunch (filled baguette or croissant, muffin and fruit), at one of the beautiful beaches in the National Park.
A portion of the cost of your experience goes directly towards preserving the unique environment you will enjoy on your trip in the Abel Tasman. This includes the compulsory concession fees paid to the Department of Conversation as well as voluntary contributions to local organisations and projects to improve the environment, ecology and access to the national park.
Cruise the Pelorus Sound on the world famous Mail Run cruise!
We think being a ‘sea postie’ is one of the best jobs in the world, and it is something you can experience onboard with the Pelorus Mailboat all year round!
Delivering the mail by sea in the Marlborough Sounds is a truly unique experience. This full-day cruise is a chance to see an authentic, fascinating slice of daily life in this remote part of the NZ.
The Pelorus Mail Boat has been operating for more than a century. As a sea postie for a day, you’ll cruise through the largest, quietest and most remote part of the Marlborough Sounds – Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere and Kenepuru Sound, and experience what we reckon is the best job in the world.
Between deliveries and pick-ups of mail, parcels and supplies, relax on a spacious catamaran and marvel at the stunning scenery of clear blue water in tranquil coves and bush-clad hillsides. Meet some of the residents who await the Pelorus Mail Boat on far-flung jetties, unspoilt beaches or who meet your boat on their boats. A highlight for many passengers is the variety of four-footed furry residents who accompany their owners when you arrive.
The friendly, fun local crew will provide informative and entertainment commentary about life in this isolated part of the Marlborough Sounds. You’ll learn what life far away from the nearest road is really like, along with some of the area’s fascinating history. The crew will also keep an expert eye for local marine wildlife including dolphins, seals, penguins and stingrays.
There is free tea, coffee and hot water onboard – please bring your own lunch. Havelock has several cafes, a bakery and a small supermarket where you can stock up before you check in.
