10. Magic Mailboat Cruise Combo

10. Magic Mailboat Cruise Combo
Fra NZD NZ$ 129,00
  • Varighet: 4 Timer (ca.)
  • Produktkode: PBP81X

Magic Mailboat Cruise Combo includes The Mailboat Cruise with Beachcomber Cruises and admission to EcoWorld Aquarium & Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre. 


The Maiboat Cruise - Beachcomber Cruises


  • Check in time: 1pm
  •  Departure Time: 1.30pm
  •  Arrive back in Picton: 5.30-6pm


The Mail has been delivered by boat for over 150 years in the Queen Charlotte Sounds and we are proud to uphold that service! We are the only official licensed New Zealand Post Rural Delivery Service by water in the Queen Charlotte Sound / Tōtaranui making this a truly unique and interesting tour!


Designed to take you off the beaten tourist path so you can experience the real Queen Charlotte Sounds / Tōtaranui.


Come along with us on the Mail Boat Cruise and share the excitement of Mail Day as the skipper delivers the New Zealand Rural post bags, groceries and freight to the residents that call the Queen Charlotte Sound waterways home.


Operating from Monday to Saturday, no one day is the same as the route changes daily covering a different area delivering the Mail. People often ask what the best day to go is, or what route we like the best, but each mail route has its own highlights.


Sit back and relax, take in our skippers amazing wealth of knowledge as they provide an interesting and informative commentary. The Mail Boat vessel Matua presents excellent viewing areas and is the most comfortable way of cruising and taking in the vista of the waterways of the Queen Charlotte Sounds. Keep your camera handy for any wildlife encounters!


In the Summer months the Mail Boat Cruise takes a short stop at Historic Ship Cove/Meretoto. Named by Captain James Cook in January 1770 when his ship the Endeavour anchored here to replenish supplies of food, water and wood. January 2020 will mark 250 years since James Cook sailed the Endeavour into Meretoto/Ship Cove in Tōtaranui/Queen Charlotte Sound. Explore the stories and history of the beginning of our nation Aotearoa New Zealand.


* Please advise us prior to booking if you have an evening travel connection *




EcoWorld Aquarium & Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre 




Meet amazing Marlborough Sounds creatures up close

Touch our rare living dinosaur (Tuatara - can live up to 250 years)

Get close to rescued Little Penguin*, native fish and more


conservation in action  nature     heritage     explore & learn     familyfriendly     FUN


Get up close and discover some of the amazing animals that live in our beautiful

Marlborough Sounds.   EcoWorld’s knowledgeable staff share with you
outstanding, intimate animal experiences with our animals that have been
rescued, donated or bred by us.


“New Zealand is a Biological Ark.  80% of New Zealand's native species are

found nowhere else on Earth.  Most of EcoWorld’s animals come from
the  Marlborough Sounds whose nearshore rocky reefs are diverse, capable
of endless surprise, murky, cold and difficult to visit.  Rocky reefs are
haven for rare and endangered species which contributes to their fascination
which we share with you.”  



John Reuhman  

Director



(*Exhibits may change without notice)