Discover the spectacular Marlborough Sounds with Pelorus Tours.

With three generations of "Orchards" running passenger vessels in the Marlborough Sounds, Gary is the third generation, with a vast knowledge of the area.

Gary Orchard Pelorus Tours provide trust-worthy service for reliable and safe transport from Havelock, and throughout the Marlborough Sounds.

Pelorus Tours can provide services for:

• Boat hire / Transport
• Tours
• Cruises
• Fishing
• Scalloping
• Pelorus Sounds Mussel Farm Cruises
• Sounds Winery Tours
• Educational Eco-Tours
• Maud Island Tours
• Garden Tours
• DOC Bush walks
• Corporate and Family Functions

Marlborough Sounds Water Transport

Pelorus Tours is skippered by a third generation commercial charter boat operator with vast knowledge of the Kenepuru / Pelorus Sounds areas and weather patterns, able to provide trust-worthy service for all transport needs through out the Marlborough Sounds.

Our vessels are fully surveyed and available for passenger transport / freight (fridges, beds, timber etc.) / Luggage / Towing and barging.

Passenger Water transport: Groups (1 to 100 people)
Water-Taxi options from: Havelock / Kenepuru / Pelorus / Tennyson Inlet/ French Pass/ D’urville Island
(Minimums apply) - Bookings essential.

Freight / Luggage Water transport: Havelock / Kenepuru / Pelorus / Tennyson Inlet / French Pass / D’urville Island

Towing and Barging Water Transport: Havelock / Kenepuru / Pelorus / Tennyson Inlet / French Pass / D’urville Island

Boat Charters & Cruises

Talk with us about customizing the perfect day for your group. Departure times and routes are flexible, we work with you to provide a remarkable experience. Options can include Accommodation, Transfers and Catering.

Cruises Departing from Havelock

Pelorus Green shell Mussel Cruise - Approx. 3 hours

• Visit Mussel Farm with full commentary on Mussel Industry
• Visit Wildlife / Scenic reserves.

Cruises Departing from Te Mahia

Kenepuru Sounds Cruise

Option 1 - Approx. 3 hours

• Visit Mussel Farm with full commentary on Industry
• Visit Amokura Ship wreck at East Haven
• Visit nesting shags / Scenic reserves

Option 2 - Approx. 4 ½ hours

• Same cruise as above with scalloping (in season) included.

Specialised Cruise Tours

Depart Te Mahia / Kenepuru Sounds

• Garden Tours
• Sounds Winery Tours
• Dinner Transfer cruises to resorts and return for groups
• Transport to the Nopera Golf course and return

Maud Eco Tours - Maud Island is a scientific reserve and serves as a predator-free island sanctuary for native species. The island is only open to the public for specially-permitted commercial trips in summer or by arrangement with the Department of Conservation. Pelorus Tours operates the only tours for the public to this unique island in the Pelorus Sound.

Fishing & Diving - Considering a fishing trip from Havelock with your group? A large variety of fish can be caught using different techniques. We promote and teach Jig and Sports Fishing with advice and help tying of knots and setting up tackle. Some fishing gear can be available. Gary will help with filleting and bagging your catch for you to take home.

Address:

6918 Kenepuru Rd
Picton 7282

Phone: +64 3 573 4203

Mobile: 0274 345 488

Fax: +64 3 573 4203

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