We took the beachcomber to Ships Cove to mountain bike the Queen Charlotte Track. Not only did the beachcomber have the best price, they also took our pack to our accommodation that we had for that night and then picked it up the next day and took it back to the start of our journey. The staff that greeted us... More

Even though the weather packed in halfway through our cruise, we had an awesome time! The boat was large enough for plenty of people so it didn't feel cramped at all. There's a big indoor area and then an uncovered area out back and on the roof. Commentary was entertaining and informative. The dog that collects the mail was very... More

I did the Sunday afternoon cruise. I thought the captain was funny and gave good commentary throughout the trip. The vessel was fine and tea and coffee was included in the price. When you come over on the Ferry from Wellington you get to see some of the Marlborough Sounds before docking in Picton. I would say that if you... More

This is a must do in Picton, and it's a cruise I wouldn't mind doing again. I loved the whole experience of riding along while mails and supplies were being delivered and collected to the houses and resorts at the bays. It was really fun to see the dogs, pigs, piglets, goats, running up and down the jetty to accompany... More

This trip had much going for it. First off was the skipper's young son who busily cleaned as many of the boat windows he could, before the trip departure - very impressive! This trip delivers mail to those living in the outer areas of Queen Charlotte Sound. Each place we stopped had a dog waiting on the dock - reason;... More

Family owned and operated. This team take pride in what they do and what they do and show you is insurpassable. The best day out in the Sounds you will get. Value for money, personal attention to details, knowledgeable and clearly passionate and involved in the business. Tops in every respect. If they are full, wait and book another time.... More

The fish feeding tour with Beachcomber is only 2 hours long but for families with smaller children definitely an alternative to the longer cruises of the whole Marlborough Sound (4-5h). Besides fish feeding you might see seal and also shags from very close up. Even we had booked a Sunday afternoon tour the boat was not very full which gave... More

Me and my girlfriend along with a couple of mates went on the Mail Run a couple of weeks ago and had a really good day. We went on the 1.30 run which went as far as east bay and across to endeavor inlet and back to Picton by 5.30ish. The boat had a lot of room and the driver... More

Myself and my girlfriend went on the Magic Mail Run with 2 mates of ours only yesterday and we thought it was excellent. We paid 89 NZD each for the trip which left at 1.30pm and arrived back in Picton around 5.30pm (there is also another trip that leaves earlier in the morning). Our trip took us out to East... More