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Join this guided full day tour in the historic Pelorus Mail Boat as it delivers mail, groceries, freight, and people to this stunning and remote inland waterway. The people living here have no road access and no mains electricity. A real-life cruise providing an essential service to the residents of the largest part of the Marlborough Sounds.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Please review and acknowledge our Swimming Waiver on our website before participating in any swimming activities. https://www.themailboat.co.nz/about-us/swimming-waiver/
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Professional guide
Live commentary on board
Coffee and/or Tea
Food and drinks, unless specified
Kenepuru Sound
Tour the largest and remotest part of the Marlborough Sounds from Havelock, delivering mail, groceries and freight to remote residents
Pelorus Mail Boat
Tour the largest and remotest part of the Marlborough Sounds from Havelock, delivering mail, groceries and freight to remote residents
The Western Route: Includes Paradise Point, Nydia, Northwest, Tira Ora and Wilson Bays, Maud Island, Jacobs and Homewood Bays
The Eastern Route: Black Point, Whatanihi, Inner Pelorus, Nydia Bay, Hopewell Lodge, Jacobs Bay, Homewood, Hopai, Crail Bay & Four Fathoms Bays
Outer Pelorus Sound
Saturday Mail Run
319 đánh giá
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Y7628JJscottl,
14 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
Great experience, highly recommended, knowledgeable crew & gorgeous scenery! Touch of animal feeding & delivery of actual mail very interesting!
Rob R,
10 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
We were so lucky to have flat calm conditions. We were prepared to get sea spray as we like being on deck. Didn't need our parkas. We almost got too hot !! Puffa jackets were good in a bit of breeze on the way back. Sun block and sun glasses essential. The commentary was fantastic : information about all the stopping/delivery points, the environment and the sea. A huge bonus towards the end of the journey was a pod of maybe 20 dolphins in a feeding frenzy. Seabirds everywhere.
carolcM4927QS,
8 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
Had an amazing day on the mail boat today, the staff, Bill and Linda? were so friendly and couldn’t be more helpful. The trip started by going to a lookout point for a short time, then on to have lunch at Te Rawa lodge, which was all ordered in advance and came out fresh, with amazing views too. Then onto a sheep farm, and across the water to another farm, walking round the huge, well maintained gardens with the owner. The boat was comfortable, had a small bar, and clean toilets, all in all a highly recommended trip.





F652QXcarolf,
22 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
We really enjoyed our trip. The highlight was Mark’s commentary as we went along, including the history and operation of the mussel farms plus descriptions of the lives of those who live remotely and who rely on the Mailboat. The boat was well set up with comfortable indoor and outdoor seating. Tea and coffee on tap all day. The lunch stop at Te Rawe worked well. We took our own lunch but there were facilities for us to eat in comfort.
725quentind,
3 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
Fantastic discovery of the Sound as the mail is delivered. The crew gathers anecdotes and exciting information about the place, wildlife, history, geology. The scenery is breathtaking, and seeing in the same outing penguins, seals, kunekune and dolphins is amazing. I highly recommend!
Kaye W,
4 thg 8, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
Remember to take your lunch & warm clothing, fabulous day, Mark & Ross were amazing hosts, so lucky to see a pod of bottlenose dolphins. Ross's commentary of the history & knowledge of the area was excellent.
Sharon G,
23 thg 4, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
It is a long day, but we saw beautiful fjord estuaries as we traveled from stop to stop. It was fun to be greeted by dock dogs as we made each delivery. A small child running around the boat throughout the day was tiring. Our weather was great!
Richard B,
8 thg 4, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
Very pleasant day on the waters of the sounds with great commentary and onteresting time with Kelly Foot and co
Chch1952,
27 thg 3, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
I did this trip many years ago and did it again earlier in March. It was a great day even though the weather was average - a bit rainy and not that warm. I had the seafood chowder for lunch at Te Rewa Lodge, which I thoroughly recommend. The on board commentary was first class too. All in all it was a great day and strongly recommend people to schedule it into their travel plans.
C star1234567879,
25 thg 2, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
This would be a fabulous trip IF the weather is warm and sunny. We didn't check the forecast before we booked (our fault) and it rained all day, which would not be a problem except that the boat is so keen to make money they fill every seat. So there were no indoor seats left, which meant we and half our fellow passengers sat in the rain and wind for hours! Either that or stand downstairs for 6 hours! So in poor weather all this is, is a VERY expensive way to catch flu... It seems also that the 'spectacular NZ wildlife' you are going to see doesn't like the rain either. We didn't see a single penguin, seal or dolphin. This is not uncommon, speaking to some of our fellow passengers who have done the trip before. So take that claim with a pinch of salt! Also, they only visit the King Shag colony one day of the week which is not made clear when you book. They also say no alcohol to be brought on board which we assumed was because it's a working boat. But no, it's because they want to make even more money selling you theirs. So, if the forecast guarantees great weather and 'all' you want is marvellous scenery, then do go on this trip. It would be fantastic and the commentary by the crew - esp Kelsey - it informative and funny. But don't go to see wildlife. And definitely don't go if there is even a slight chance of rain!



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