Day 1: Arrive at Sennen House. Relax & enjoy your complimentary bottle of Marlborough wine before strolling into town for a meal. 

Day 2:   Swimming with the Dolphins                                                        Swimming with dolphins and viewing them in their underwater world is the adventure experience of a lifetime and one that you'll never forget!!! Departing Picton at 8am you will cruise in the sheltered calm waters of the scenic Marlborough Sounds. Help search for dusky dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, common dolphins and even rare Hector's dolphins that frequent this amazing area. Whether it's watching a group quietly cruising along or marveling at their high leaps, back-flips, somersaults and side-slaps during social bouts, dolphins are sure to please all.  Our Dept. of Conservation permit allows us to seek out and interact with all species of marine mammals that live in the Sounds.  During the cruise, we're likely to see NZ fur seals, a variety of seabirds (like gannets, shearwaters and penguins) and may even be fortunate enough to encounter orca as they occasionally pass through the area. 

Once spotted, we’ll cruise with the dolphins and get the swimmers ready if conditions allow.  As a permitted operator, we abide by the rules and regulations established for dolphin swimming and viewing activities.  If conditions are good, then we’ll place swimmers in the water for the adventure of a lifetime!  Unlike other dolphin swimming operations around New Zealand where several boats are on the same group of dolphins, we are Picton's only Dolphin Swimming operator - that means we're the only boat with swimmers in the water with a group of dolphins - THAT'S IT....NO OTHER SWIMMERS.....NOBODY ELSE!!!  We're also fortunate enough to operate in an area of little to no sea swell - meaning seasickness is rarely an issue for our guests.  Wetsuits, fins, masks and snorkels are provided free of charge.  If you're not keen on swimming with the dolphins, then join this tour for some fantastic dolphin viewing from above. 

Day 3: Cruise & Walk                                                                            Departing Picton at 9am with Cougar Line you will cruise to Resolution Bay to start your 10km walk.  This gentle walk traverses native forest over a low saddle offering a spectacular vantage point for the photographer. The gradual descent curls along the shoreline to historic Furneaux Lodge. Spend the afternoon relaxing at Furneaux Lodge.  Enjoy lunch or a cold drink at the legendary Furneaux Bar.  You will be collected at 4.30pm by Cougar Line to return to Picton.NB: Longer and shorter walks are available.  

Day 4: Drive to Blenheim                                                                           Today you head down to the wine region of Blenheim. You may like to visit Edwin Fox Museum where you can walk right into the hulk of the ship before departing Picton.  You may like to take the scenic Queen Charlotte Drive via Havelock to Blenheim where there will be many photo opportunities. Arrive at The Peppertree where you can stroll around the lovely garden planted with New Zealand native trees and soak up the birdsong, fresh air and relaxing atmosphere.  

Built in 1886 and registered under the New Zealand Historic Places Trust, this magnificent 2-storey villa is one of Picton’s original colonial homesteads. Extensively restored in keeping with its gracious style and era, Sennen House offers guests a truly unique and authentic boutique accommodation experience. The Peppertree luxury bed and breakfast is located on 10 acres of lush farmland near Blenheim, New Zealand in the heart of the Marlborough wine region and is surrounded by an extensive country garden, a boutique vineyard and olive grove. Built in 1901 from native timbers, it takes its name from the grove of Pepper Trees (Schinus molle) which line the drive leading to the gracious Edwardian Villa. 

Day 5: Bike the Vines                                                                                 Our mission is to make your day as enjoyable as possible. A minivan will pick you up from your accommodation in the morning and take you to our starting point. The wine cycle tour is designed to cover about 10km of very easy flat riding. The off road riding through the vineyards and along the stop-banks is across hard packed earth covered with grass or gravel and is easy to bike by all skill levels.Along the way we visit: 

• Grove Mill Winery - who not only have a great selection of wines but also a stunning wetland which has become a haven for native birdlife and one of the region's best contemporary art galleries
• Seresin Estate - an organic winery and olive oil producer owned by renowned NZ cinematographer Michael Seresin
• Wairau River Winery where we enjoy a long slow lunch in their award-winning restaurant
• Bladen Winery - a small boutique family run winery.
• After lunch we visit the small boutique family run Huia Winery or head to Herzog winery where we get a tour of the winery and their world class restaurant.

The tour finishes around 3.30pm and we drive you back to your accommodation.   

Day 6: Walking Tour Black Jack Track – Whites Bay                             We pick you up at 9.30am and drive out along the Wairau plains to the coast and across to Whites Bay. This sheltered little bay is a Department of Conservation reserve and is surrounded by native bush. The walk starts in the car park and winds up a gently climbing track through native bush up onto the ridgeline and out onto the cliffs. From the cliff top the views are stunning down to Port Underwood and out across Cook Strait. We walk back down to the Bay where we have morning tea and a wander along the beach. We will have you back at your accommodation between 12.30pm and 1pm.  

After a delicious breakfast it is time to say farewell and continue on your journey.