Pete's Cruise Tours

When you stay with us at The Portage, make sure you book in a tour with Pete's Cruise Tours. Pete is the local tour guide offering cruises that are very flexible and don't run to a timetable or a set route, available 7 days a week. Pete will help you discover the Kenepuru Sound and can tailor your tour to whatever you want it to be. Pete will take you for a cruise through the third largest waterway within the Marlborough Sounds where you will learn about the green lipped mussels and much more! You can also be delivered to your own remote beach with a picnic. See below for some of his options.

Pete is the real deal being a “Marlborough Sounds local”. Pete lives and breathes the Sounds from his own slice of paradise for over 50 years.

Bookings are essential through reception at The Portage, preferably by the day before.

Where can we take you?

Cruises

Cruise around the Kenepuru Sound with Pete to see and hear about the Greenshell mussel industry, lifestyles and occupations, history and the birdlife, flora and fauna. Complimentary fresh mussels - optional. Cruise can be combined with walking transfers or dining out.

Queen Charlotte Track

Drop off/pickup from Portage or Te Mahia to walk the track between these two destinations.

Putanui Point Walk

Boat access only - 5km track through native bush.

Transport to Holiday Destination

Connections at Torea Bay, or pickup/drop off at Portage, Te Mahia and Havelock.

Other Reasons

Play golf at Nopera Bay Golf Club. This is a challenging 9 hole course in the heart of Kenepuru Sound, situated on a working farm. You will be sharing the course with pukekos and wild ducks. We can also arrange golf club hire.

Dine out. Lunch or dinner, at places open for these options.

Picnic on the beach. We can take you to a secluded beach; take your picnic with you.

Kayak or cycle. Drop offs and pick ups with cycles and kayaks within Keneperu Sound.

Work or business. Need to come into Kenepuru Sound for a day? Contractors, workers, real estate, etc.? Contact us for daily returns.

Anything else? Just ask and we will help you.

Keneperu Sound

Visit and explore this unique and diverse area. The beautiful Kenepuru Sound is the third largest waterway within the Marlborough Sounds. There's plenty for everyone to do, including - crusing, tramping, swimming, boating, fishing, kayaking, cycling and photography. Why not dine out in style, and have a picnic on a beach, or just sit back, relax and enjoy the view.
Let us show you the Kenepuru Sound.