Dinner in the Sounds

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Celebrate in style with a dinner outing to Lochmara.

Relax with a late afternoon cruise to Lochmara from Picton, giving you time to explore, or sit and enjoy the vista that is Lochmara Bay over a drink before your evening meal. Our restaurant has fabulous views, and our chef uses the freshest local ingredients to create superb menus giving you a real taste of Marlborough.

The Lochmara water transfer departure times are:

  • Picton to Lochmara: 3.15pm or later by arrangement

  • Lochmara to Picton: Departure time is by arrangement and times are season dependent

Please note other times may be available subject to availability and will show when clicking ‘book now’.

Adults

$125

pp

Children (5-15)

$63

pp

Kids under 5

N/A

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Features

Boat trip to Lochmara on the Lochmara water transfer.
Safe swimming beach with children's play equipment.
Two course dinner (children must each from the children's menu).
See the native Kākariki Parakeets, Kunekune pigs, and eels being fed.
One beverage of your choice (excluding cocktails).
Explore Lochmara's 11 acres of native bush trails, sculptures, conservation projects, and wildlife.
Possible marine mammal and seabird viewing en route to Lochmara.
Please note we are not a picnic venue.
Free use of the kayaks and stand-up paddle boards.
Art gallery within the café and Lochmara reception.

Other day trips we offer

Not quite the right package? Try one of the great options below.

Cruise & Explore
2-7 hours • Family-friendly
Family Day Out
2-7 hours • Family-friendly
Time For Two
2-7 hours • Adults-only
Lunch in the Sounds
2-7 hours • Family-friendly
Cruise Ship Guests
2-5 hours • Family-friendly

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Take a break from the ordinary and rediscover wonder at Lochmara Lodge.

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Hear from past visitors

Nga whakaaturanga manuhiri

A real highlight of the QC track and our honeymoon! Welcoming us off the boat, beautiful clean room with the best view, 11/10 food, fantastic service, amazing quirky and clean animal park, his and her bathtubs were a real treat, a truly special part of the sounds that could pass as a tropical island.

R. Clifton

An absolute gem in the beautiful Marlborough Sounds.After a 20 minute cruise from Picton, you step off the boat into another world, so lovely and peaceful.Relax in one of the hammocks with a book, take a leisurely kayak around the bay, explore the tracks through native bush or join the amazing Wildlife Team for an animal tour.

S. Fern

This is a magical place, where you can get away from the pace of life and enjoy relaxing and watching the world go by. There are lovely walks and lots of interesting little nooks and crannies to explore. The staff are friendly and helpful. We loved our visit - thank you!!

R. Dee