E-ko Tours Picton Animal Encounter

For Birding Watching Groups or Clubs – You pick the island! Briefing time: 08:00 Trip duration: 4 hours Price: $1750 for up to 14 passengers
This specialized experience focuses on two species – the New Zealand King Shag and the Orange Fronted Kakariki, New Zealand’s rarest bush bird
Lots of other species are also encountered on the cruise through the beautiful calm waters of Queen Charlotte Sound to our predator free bird sanctuary islands.
Departs Picton at 08:00 for an hour long search for our rare and endangered King Shags only found here in Marlborough.
There are just 830 of these birds on the planet but we have 99.9% success rate finding them.
You have one of our specially trained Captains to guide you and make the photos perfect.
Blumine Island, our next stop is THE place to see the incredibly rare Orange fronted Karkariki.
We have a 90% success rate finding this elusive bird and bird watchers from all over the world come here to see (and usually photograph) this prized animal.
Before we drop you off on the island we will share with you, our secret method for success.
After your time on the island we will pick you up at 11:00 for a cruise back to
Picton as we search for dolphins and other wildlife before returning you safely to shore by 12:30.
We also supply cookies and hot drinks on this tour. Luxury Birding.