Spend the day or a few hours at Lochmara in the Queen Charlotte Sound. Enjoy a 20 minute cruise over to Lochmara and choose from an array of activities, including a self guided walk around our 11 acre property with interpretation panels on the native flora and fauna, for those fit walkers we have a 3.5 km access track to the Queen Charlotte track, participate in the daily hand-feeding on animals including the Kakariki (native parakeet) and join a guided tour (additional fee applies) of the "Underwater Observatory - see below the sea without getting wet" The only one of its kind in the top of the South Island.
Highlights
From 5 hours to 8 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 5 hours to 8 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
20 Minutes Cruise. Free use of Kayaks and paddle boards. Nature walks
Lunch
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
Lochmara booking office
Please report to the office 30 minutes prior to departure, next to the coat hanger bridge, Wellington Street.
Return
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Lochmara breed the Red Crowned Kakariki for educational purposes in conjunction with DOC and Yellow Crown Kakariki for release. We want to help ensure we have these beautiful species for future generations to enjoy. Visitors can join our educational walking tour in the afternoon for the feeding of the Kunu kune pigs, Arapawa goats, native eels and the Red crown kakariki at a set time in the afternoon or explore our 11 acres on a self guided tour with a map provided.
Visitors may also enjoy lunch at our cafe or spend time kayaking and paddle boarding.
5 hours
Marlborough Sounds Day Visit to Lochmara
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Spend the day or a few hours at Lochmara in the Queen Charlotte Sound. Enjoy a 20 minute cruise over to Lochmara and choose from an array of activities, including a self guided walk around our 11 acre property with interpretation panels on the native flora and fauna, for those fit walkers we have a 3.5 km access track to the Queen Charlotte track, participate in the daily hand-feeding on animals including the Kakariki (native parakeet) and join a guided tour (additional fee applies) of the "Underwater Observatory - see below the sea without getting wet" The only one of its kind in the top of the South Island.
Highlights
From 5 hours to 8 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 5 hours to 8 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
20 Minutes Cruise. Free use of Kayaks and paddle boards. Nature walks
Lunch
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
Lochmara booking office
Please report to the office 30 minutes prior to departure, next to the coat hanger bridge, Wellington Street.
