Motuara Island Bird Watchers Cruise Highlights
- Get up to 10% cash back per person when you book with us
- Cruise from Picton out to Motuara Island where you are able to spend 60 minutes on shore viewing the native birds of new Zealand
- Visit historic Ship Cove, a favourite anchorage of Captain Cook
- Enjoy panoramic views from the island's highest point
- Learn about conservation efforts that have restored the island's ecosystem
What's Excluded
- Meals and beverages at Ship Cove
- Personal expenses
What to Expect
Available from 01 Oct - 30 April only. Join our 8:00am departure from Picton out to the stunning Motuara bird Island. Immerse yourself in the natural surroundings, native birdlife and stunning views for approximately 1 hour.
On arrival at this magnificent island, you...
Frequently Asked Questions
The tour operator is located directly on the Picton Waterfront, the Corner of Wellington Street and London Quay.
No, a paper print out is not required.
Unfortunately, we are not unable to accommodate motorized chairs, but we can accommodate manual chairs. Guests must be able to walk over the gap. We cannot roll a wheelchair on due to the loading area (steps, tide etc)
Yes there is a council pay and display car park on Wellington Street very close to the office.
It is very unlikely that you will experience seasickness on our boats. The Queen Charlotte sounds are not very wide or deep, and they are in enclosed waters, so we don’t generally that rolling ocean swell that causes guests to suffer with seasickness.
The tour operator has Beachcomber Cruises branded keep cups available for sale at $6 each, there is then complementary tea and coffee available for you to enjoy during the tour.
You are welcome to bring your own food and drinks on board any vessel.
Interislander Ferry:
We are an approximately 10-minute walk from the Interislander ferry terminal, walk out of the terminal and past the rental car offices and I-Site and you will see a red paved pathway that leads right along the waterfront directly to our office. If you are driving, take the first left onto London Quay, then turn onto Wellington Street for the public car park.
Bluebridge Ferry:
Take the free shuttle bus from the Bluebridge terminal and get off at the Oxley’s Hotel, this is on the Corner of Wellington Street and London Quay and you will see our office right in front of this area. If you are driving take the left at the first roundabout, then straight until Wellington Street where you will turn left towards the waterfront and into the car park.
Train:
We are approximately a 10-minute walk from the Train Station, walk straight onto London Quay then down the street past the war memorial until you reach the ramp that leads down onto the waterfront area where our office is located.
We recommend that all cruisers bring something to eat and drink, comfortable shoes, warm clothing in case of weather change, sunscreen, sun hat and sunglasses, camera.
Whilst the tour operator is marine mammal watch approved, they do not guarantee that you will see Dolphins or any other wildlife on your cruise. They do keep a lookout though!
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Policies
- Please ensure that you have checked in at least 30 minutes prior to the departure time
- Whilst ashore you are responsible for your own health and safety
- Child prices are from 5-14 years inclusive, infants travel free of charge will an adult
- The...
- Bookings cancelled within 48 hours of the departure time incurs a 100% cancellation fee
- Booking cancelled outside of this incurs a 10% cancellation fee
A Refundable Booking is available at checkout. This will provide 100% refund for one of the many reasons included via our terms - including adverse weather, sickness or delays with transport.
All customer cancellation & refund requests are also subject to our website’s own refund conditions.