Activities
Fishing
The No Road Inn is close to some of the best fishing in New Zealand. Charters can be arranged on request or take our dinghy out into the calm waters of Endeavour Inlet and try your luck for some blue cod for dinner. Keep an eye out for the friendly dolphins that frequent the bay.
Beachcomber Cruises
Beachcomber Fun Cruises take great pleasure in offering you a selection of boat trips through the beautiful Marlborough Sounds – these include their world famous Magic Mail Run and a host of Scenic Cruises, easy and quick day trips are covered with their Lunch ‘n’ Cruises plus a host of flexible trips that will let you explore the wonderful Queen Charlotte Track.
For more information and bookings visit www.mailboat.co.nz
Bird Watching
The No Road Inn starts every new day with a dawn chorus provided by the native birds in the trees just a few meters from the decks.
Grab a book from our library to help identify the many and varied species or walk to a clearing on our private reserve and they will come to you.
Cougar Line
Cougar Line’s daily scheduled departures offer a chance for casual visitors to book a one way passage. In the summer there are up to four daily departures to choose from.
For more information and bookings visit www.cougarline.co.nz
Endeavour Express
Endeavour Express water taxis, serving the outer Queen Charlotte Sound and fabulous Queen Charlotte Track.
We have been operating our fast, friendly and reliable service since February 1994.
Our captains and crews will ensure you have a safe and memorable excursion of the Marlborough Sounds.
For more information and bookings visit www.boatrides.co.nz
Beachfront Kapiti
Beachfront Kapiti B&B is only 45 minutes north of Wellington on the fabulous Paraparaumu Beach.
Close to Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club, Kapiti Island tours and a number of cafes and restaurants this B&B is the perfect getaway from Wellington city.
For more information visit www.beachfrontkapiti.co.nz