Lunch in the Sounds
Fancy lunch with a view? You won’t find a better spot than Lochmara.
Duration: Up to 7 hours, or less if you wish.
Take a boat cruise to Lochmara Lodge taking in the surrounding Queen Charlotte Sounds on your way. Then, pull up a chair and enjoy a relaxed lunch for some quiet time on your own, or with a group of friends. There’s truly no better way to spend an afternoon.
The Lochmara water transfer departure times are:
- Picton to Lochmara: 9:00am, 12:15pm, and 3:15pm
- Lochmara to Picton: 2:45pm, and 4:00pm (replaced with 5:00pm sailing in peak season 1 Dec - 31 Mar)
Adults
From $108
pp
Children (5-15)
From $55
pp
Kids under 5
Features
Boat trip to Lochmara on the Lochmara water transfer.
See the native Kākariki Parakeets, Kunekune pigs, and eels being fed.
Possible marine mammal and seabird viewing en route to Lochmara.
Explore Lochmara's 11 acres of native bush trails, sculptures, conservation projects, and wildlife.
Daily animal education and feeding tour.
Licensed café providing a range of food, dietary requirements, and a children's menu.
Free use of the kayaks and stand-up paddle boards.
Please note we are not a picnic venue.
Safe swimming beach with children's play equipment.
Art gallery within the café and Lochmara reception.
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Take a break from the ordinary and rediscover wonder at Lochmara Lodge.