Welcome to Marlborough Sounds Adventure Company (MSAC). We specialise in Queen Charlotte Track and Marlborough Sounds adventure holidays, all organised from right here at our base in Picton, New Zealand.
The Marlborough Sounds offer a spectacular environment for adventures. The 71 kilometres of the Queen Charlotte Track are a hiking and mountain-biking paradise. Surrounding the Queen Charlotte Track you’ll find 1500 kilometres of breathtaking Marlborough Sounds’ coast - one fifth of New Zealand’s total coastline - a magical place for exploring by sea kayak.
Sara, Dave and the team at MSAC love organising and delivering great holidays that feature the best of the Sounds. Whether you have half a day or five to spend here, contact us for your next adventure...just the way you like it.




Hiking, trekking, rambling, bush walking, tramping... whatever you call it, the Queen Charlotte Track is perfect for it. By day walk from shoreline to ridgeline, exploring the hidden bays and coves of the Marlborough Sounds. By night enjoy hotel accommodation, Marlborough’s famous wines, and delicious food.




You can also explore the many bays, coves and inlets of the Marlborough Sounds by hiring a sea kayak or taking a guided kayaking trip. As New Zealand’s oldest sea kayaking company, our knowledge, equipment and service are unsurpassed.




Mountain biking the Queen Charlotte Track is a ‘must do’ for any keen rider. The 71 kilometre ridge track can be easily ridden in two to three days. Packages range from bike hire to all-inclusive overnight stays. Be thrilled by one of New Zealand's best mountain bike tracks!
Picton was abuzz on Saturday morning with the inaugural Marlborough Farmers market in Picton featuring local produce from around Marlborough. This inaugural event is to be repeated on the first Saturday of each month between December and April. Stalls included fresh strawberries, eggs, pork, fish, hazelnuts and cheese. It was a bonus to also have the cruise ship, Pacific Pearl, in port for visitors to enjoy the local produce and tours on offer. The ship was packed with Australians and… read more….