Kayak options
It is easy to plan a kayak trip with Cougar Line. We can package together a top quality kayak hire* and boat transfers. Combination kayaking and biking trips and transfers are also packaged to make planning a breeze. Free transfer of luggage to accommodation each day means you have no bulk to carry and freedom to move.
* For kayak hire please visit
www.marlboroughsounds.co.nz. This New Zealand Tourism award winning company (next to to ours) can provide you with to quality equipment and advice necessary to ensure a safe, enjoyable experience
Adventure highlights
- Kayak transport, free daily pack transfer
- Choice of many pick up & drop-off points
- Safe, stylish cruising with bar, free tea & coffee
- Lighthearted cruise commentary on sights & history
We know the Marlborough Sounds. We’ll take you and your
kayak to remote coves where emerald water laps on fernfringed
shorelines. You’ll see spotted shags, and forest
birdlife above, little blue penguins in the water and perhaps a
sunbathing seal.
Transfer your kayak with Cougar Line, or rent one in Picton, and we’ll whisk
you away to adventure heaven in Queen Charlotte Sound...
Paddle from one inlet to the next, picnic on the way, stay a night in a resort or campground and we’ll take your luggage on ahead.
When you’re ready for the world, we’ll
stow your kayak and take you back to Picton in style.
Track transfers:
- Casual visitors can book one way passage to the track
- Four daily departures to choose from during the summer months
Daily track transfers
The Cougar Line's daily scheduled departures offer a chance for casual visitors to book a one way passage to the track.
In the summer there are up to four daily departures to choose from. As the track can be accessed at many different entry points the prices and times vary from bay to bay.
The more popular drop-off locations are: