The Marlborough Sounds is renowned for its beautiful beaches and bays. Enjoy a relaxing walk along the many bays or venture into some water skiing and boating. There are also safe diving spots and local diving instructors can be organized for your group. Bush walking is a relaxing activity on the amazing well known Queen Charlotte Track and also the Nydia Track. See some amazing native bird species including the gannet colony. For those holidaymakers who wish to be lazy and simply take it easy there are many clean, safe bays of the Marlborough Sounds to do some, sea kayaking, swimming, and snorkeling.