When your cruise ship pulls into port, take a shuttle to meet your guideat a central location near the i-SITE atPicton Harbour. From here, you'll set off in a 4WD Land Rover with a small group of up to six passengers.
The 1-hour shore excursionwhisks you away on a 20-minute drive upthe privately owned, bush-clad, Gondola Hill.With a height of 1,500 feet(457 meters), the hill offers gorgeousviews of the picturesque Marlborough Sounds. The lookout has plenty of room to walk aroundand provides an ideal vantage point over the region'ssunken river valleys and numerous bays and coves. Take time for photos and some local history along withinterpretation of the formation of the Sounds from your guide and driver, prior to beingreturned to the Picton waterfront.
Please note: The 4WD track to the top of Gondola Hill is well formed; however, it is not accessible when wet.