Pickton Wilderness Guides

Wilderness Guides can show you Marlborough Sounds in New Zealand like no other!

Marlborough Sounds, located at the top of the South Island, is quickly becoming the destination of choice for visitors seeking wildlife and adventure while enjoying personal comfort and many options for relaxed or challenging experiences.

Your guides are locals who live, work and play in this fantastic region. Feel their passion and dedication – this is where your adventure begins!

Kayaking in Abel Tasman

Discover the magic of Abel Tasman National Park with Kahu Kayaks. Immerse yourself in the pristine beauty of this New Zealand paradise as you embark on a kayaking adventure like no other.

Let us guide you through turquoise waters, golden beaches, and lush forests as you explore the rich history and diverse wildlife.

Kaiteriteri Kayaks Abel Tasman

Kaiteriteri Kayaks has been showcasing over 50 kilometers of stunning coastline in Abel Tasman National Park for over 20 years. We offer kayak hire right off Kaiteriteri Beach, guided kayak trips for half, full and multi-day trips.

Dozens of golden sand beaches to visit, bays and lagoons with lots of interesting nooks and crannies to explore, and a world of sea and birdlife to encounter with animals like penguins, seals and dolphins.

Pelorous Eco Hobbit Tour

Even though it’s not a kayak but an inflatable canoe, we thought this adventure should still be included in the best places to go kayaking

Take in some of New Zealand’s most beautiful scenery as you paddle an inflatable canoe down the Pelorus River, Havelock with Pelorus Eco Adventures, a family-run New Zealand kayaking company that offers full guided kayaking tours of the Pelorus River suitable for all experience levels.

Kayaking West Coast of the South Island

Book a guided kayaking excursion with Wilderness Tours for a kayaking trip you’ll never forget, where you’ll get to see the unique landscape of Franz Josef up close, from the protected wetlands of the Westland, the pristine forest and rugged coastline to the spectacular Southern Alps.

As you paddle through protected kiwi habitat, you’ll enjoy unrivaled panoramic views of mountains and glaciers. With several guided kayaking tours, your amazing kayaking adventure is only a short drive from Franz Josef Glacier.

Hanmer Springs Canoeing Adventures

If you want to experience a canoe trip through the Waiau River Gorge in Hanmer followed by a jet boat ride, then this trip is for you! This two-hour canoeing adventure starts at the Amuri River Rafting and Jet Boat Base, where your guide will dress you in your safety gear and then give you a safety briefing and show you paddling techniques as you travel down the Waiau River.

Kayaking in Kaikoura

Experience the kayaking adventure of your life! Catch up with local fur seals, blue penguins and dark dolphins as they dive and dive around Kaikoura’s picturesque coastline. Our qualified instructors are trained professionals who can skillfully talk you through comprehensive safety procedures and paddling techniques to keep you safe and dry, from our guided seal kayaking tours, family kayaking and sunset kayaking tours to stand up paddleboard or sit down kayak rentals.