Marlborough Sound Trips

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Top rated Marlborough Sound Trips

Tranquil blue waters | Feb 27 08'

by sarahs a real traveler, on vacation in Marlborough Sound

Having camped at Rai Valley with fantastic mountain views, we headed off to Havleock and looked around the marina and gallery, then drove out to Po... Continue reading »

Trips taken near Marlborough Sound

South island: Part one | Feb 08 09'

by Ed and Candice a male traveling as a couple from London, on vacation in Abel Tasman National Park

"If a child were to draw a picture of a valley, this would be it - snowcapped mountains framing a green valley below"

Arriving in the South Island we immediately noticed an increase in the number of tourists. There were plenty in the North Island but they virtually... Continue reading »
Week 2 in New Zealand - Shear Drops! | Jan 29 09'

by James Wadley a 23 year old male from Wisborough Green, on vacation in Nelson

"This is where the fear REALLY kicked in, because I just knew that any second I would have to dangle my feet out of the door..."

So today started off pretty badly - I woke up with the horrible feeling that it was later than it was meant to be when I woke up, and there on my w... Continue reading »
Kayaking the Open Seas | Dec 10 08'

by Bill & Michelle DeKeyser a traveling as a couple from Trabuco Canyon, on vacation in Nelson

We investigated a lot of options to get from Christchurch to Nelson so we could Kayak the Abel Tasman National Park, in the end with alot of advice... Continue reading »
My First Real Trip... Lucky I didn't fall | Apr 29 07'

by It's A Beautiful World a 28 year old female from New Castle, on vacation in Picton

I was enthralled when I found out I got the job at the rugby union; it is classic Kiwi culture if nothing else. My stomach constricted though... Continue reading »
Blenheim to Christchurch | Dec 16 06'

by Tony & Elizabeth a male traveling as a couple from Stowmarket, on vacation in Blenheim

"Snow in summer!"

Sunday 17 December 2006 – We were up early to drive to the airport which was not far. Our plane was quite small - only carries about 20 passengers.... Continue reading »
New Zealand - Kayaking the Abel Tasman | Dec 09 06'

by Becs and Chris a traveling as a couple from London, on vacation in Abel Tasman National Park

"Abel seamen"

Not satisfied with our cycling and walking, and still conscious of our enlarged love handles after 3 months in Australia (good to know the Sydney i... Continue reading »
Adventure #4: Sea Kayaking in Abel Tasman National Park | Feb 23 06'

by worldwanderer a 25 year old female from Tiverton, on vacation in Motueka

"Gorgeous. Breathtaking. Paradise."

After sailing quite fast through Wellington and Picton, Tal and I were hoping for a place we could rest for a little while in, and when we finally... Continue reading »
Marine adventures: part two | Jan 13 09'

by H&M on the road a traveling as a couple from Bristol, on vacation in Kaiteriteri

"Kayaking in the Abel Tasman"

Abel Tasman national park is a massive rainforest area on the northern tip of the south island. It doesn't have any roads running through it so you... Continue reading »
Abel Tasman | Feb 01 07'

by Jamie and Tal a real traveler from London, on vacation in Abel Tasman National Park

After a very early rise we drove up to Motueka, where we checked in for our 1 day freedom kayak trip in Abel Tasman National Park.From there we dro... Continue reading »
Wine (white & Red), Monteiths Pilsner, Tequila & Kayaks don't mix | Dec 02 08'

by tconnor a 38 year old female from Glasgow, on vacation in Abel Tasman National Park

As per previous entries my flickr address for the full photos & videos is http://www.flickr.com/photos/tanyaconnor/collections/7215760951677206... Continue reading »