E-ko Tours Picton Walking Tours

Features: Be in awe and amoungst some of our beautiful 1500 year old trees , like Totara , kahikatia and Matai Onboard binoculars for viewing wildlife BYO Food and Drink Full Guided Experience on Premier Wildlife Sanctuary Island Go to Captain Cook Waterfall a MUST-DO Walk the BEST 5km of the Queen Charlotte Track – Kupes Trail Bottlenose, Common, Dusky, Hectors Dolphins and Orca Travel with E-Ko and Support local Conservation efforts Cruise the calm sheltered Waters of Queen Charlotte Sound

Kids toys, books and drawing boards
Free professional high-quality wildlife photos downloadable on our website
Departure 0800 Daily Arrive at 0730 for Briefing at 0745

Cruise the majestic Marlborough Sounds on a scenic journey to Motuara Island Bird Sanctuary for a Fully Guided Experience. Our comfortable vessels and expert team take you on a conservation-focused, wildlife adventure for your soul. Outstanding commentary and fantastic viewing areas allow you to enjoy playful Hector, bottle-nose, or dusky dolphins. We also see NZ fur seals and numerous seabirds before landing on Motuara Island for a 1-hour nature lover's walk to remember.

After you visit Motuara Island, New Zealand highest highest-producing Predator FREE Sanctuary the tour takes you to gorgeous Ships Cove Scenic reserve.

See, touch, drink the water, visit the amazing waterfall , only 25 minutes . Touch the trees and see our Predator FREE 250 trapping location if you walk the 1.2 hours to the amazing Queen Charlotte lookout to Motuara Island , the best View in the sounds.
Go for a snorkel to see the eagle rays and fish if you Hire a wet-suit and mask.
Have your own lunch on the grass where the first vegetable garden was planted in New Zealand. This inspiring location is full of history and adventure. Alternatively, you can use the custom-made seats in Ships Cove to enjoy the lunch you brought or bring a bottle of wine, soak in the local Mana, and replenish your Soul’s Mauri (life force).
Enjoy on the return journey a sample of Point Gris or tea, coffee or Hot chocolate and biscuits.

The stories and history of Meretoto are displayed in Department of Conservation interpretation signs and toilets are there for your use. There is a sheltered eating area, a long pier for swimming access and boats, and a short waterfall trail for your pleasure.