Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) Lochmara Bay

Come and Visit for Lochmara for the afternoon and experience the following

Return Boat Cruise to Lochmara on the Lochmara water taxi Possible marine mammal and sea bird viewing en route to Lochmara Free use of the kayaks and stand-up paddle boards, life jackets provided Safe swimming beach with children’s play equipment See the native Kakariki Parakeets, Kunekune pigs, and eels being fed Explore Lochmara's 11 acres of native bush trails, sculptures, conservation project and wildlife Licensed Cafe/Restaurant providing a range of food, dietary requirements, and a children's menu. Please note we are not a BYO picnic venue.
Art gallery within the Café and Lochmara Reception Queen Charlotte Track (QCT) panoramic lookout hike being 3.5 hours return. A QCT pass is required at $15.00 per adult from our office, or walk on our own tracks at no extra cost. No QCT pass required for children under 15 years
Please note: For families, the Family Day Out package may be a better option for you
Underwater Observatory.

Join our fully guided tours of approx. 40 minutes aboard the stationary Underwater
Observatory where you will be well informed and entertained by our passionate
fully qualified guides. The tour includes a hands-on experience at the seaside
touch tank, guided access to the underwater observatory, and a potential
stingray encounter subject to whether the wild stingray wish to see you or not!
Bookings are subject to availability and extra fees apply.
Tour times 12.50 pm and 2.45 pm

Annual Pass Holders - Please have your valid pass ready to present at check in and your terms and conditions apply

Come and visit Lochmara all day and explore and experience the following activities :




Return Boat Cruise to Lochmara on the Lochmara water taxi Possible marine mammal and sea bird viewing enroute to Lochmara Free use of the kayaks and stand-up paddle boards, life jackets provided Safe swimming beach with children’s play equipment See the native Kākariki parakeets, kunekune pigs, and eels being fed Explore Lochmara' s 11 acres of native bush trails, sculptures, conservation project and wildlife Licensed Cafe/Restaurant providing a range of food, dietary requirements. As a licensed premises, Lochmara is not a picnic venue. View the art gallery within the Café and Lochmara Reception Queen Charlotte Track (QCT) panoramic lookout hike being 3.5 hours return. A QCT pass is required at $20.00 per adult from our office, or walk on our own tracks at no extra cost. No QCT Pass required for children under 15 years

Please note: For Families, the 'Family Day Out' package may be a better option for you.
Underwater Observatory

Join our fully guided tours of approx. 40 minutes aboard the stationary Underwater Observatory
where you will be well informed and entertained by our passionate fully qualified guides.
The tour includes a hands-on experience at the seaside
touch tank, guided access to the underwater observatory, and a potential
stingray encounter subject to whether the wild stingray wish to see you or not!
Annual Pass holders for Lochmara water taxi are to be valid at the time of travel. Ensure you have these with you.



Bookings are subject to availability and extra fees apply.

Come and visit Lochmara have lunch or visit the Underwater Observatory

Return Boat Cruise to Lochmara on the Lochmara water taxi Possible marine mammal and sea bird viewing en route to Lochmara Free use of the kayaks and stand-up paddle boards, life jackets provided Safe swimming beach with children’s play equipment See the native Kakariki Parakeets, Kune kune pigs, and eels being fed Explore Lochmara' s 11 acres of native bush trails, sculptures, conservation project and wildlife Licensed Cafe/Restaurant providing a range of food, dietary requirements, and a children's menu. Please note we are not a BYO picnic venue.
Art gallery within the Café and Lochmara Reception.
Please note: For families, the Family Day Out package may be a better option for you if more than 1 child.


Underwater Observatory. - Only time suitable is 12.50pm for this trip


Join our fully guided tours of approx. 40 minutes aboard the stationary Underwater
Observatory where you will be well informed and entertained by our passionate
fully qualified guides. The tour includes a hands-on experience at the seaside
touch tank, guided access to the underwater observatory, and a potential
stingray encounter subject to whether the wild stingray wish to see you or not!
Annual Pass Holders - Please have your valid pass ready to present at check in and your terms and conditions apply


Bookings are subject to availability and extra fees apply.

Come and visit Lochmara for the day to explore and experience the following activities:

Return Boat Cruise to Lochmara on the Lochmara water taxi Possible marine mammal and sea bird viewing enroute to Lochmara Free use of the kayaks and stand-up paddle boards, life jackets provided Safe swimming beach with children’s play equipment See the native Kākariki parakeets, kunekune pigs, and eels being fed Explore Lochmara' s 11 acres of native bush trails, sculptures, conservation project and wildlife Licensed Cafe/Restaurant providing a range of food, dietary requirements, and a children's menu. As a licensed premises, Lochmara is not a picnic venue. View the art gallery within the Café and Lochmara Reception Queen Charlotte Track (QCT) panoramic lookout hike being 3.5 hours return. A QCT pass is required at $20.00 per adult from our office, or walk on our own tracks at no extra cost. No QCT Pass required for children under 15 year
Please note: The 'Family Day Out' package may be a
better option for you if more than one child.


Underwater Observatory
Join our fully guided tours of approx. 45 minutes aboard the floating Underwater Observatory.
Be well informed and entertained by our passionate fully qualified guides.
The tour includes a hands-on experience at the seaside
touch tank, guided access to the underwater observatory, and a potential
stingray encounter subject to whether the wild stingray wish to see you or not!

Bookings are subject to availability and extra fees apply.
Annual Pass Holders - Please have your valid pass ready to present at check in and your terms and conditions apply

Come and Visit Lochmara for the whole day to Explore:

Return Boat Cruise to Lochmara on the Lochmara water taxi Possible marine mammal and sea bird viewing en route to Lochmara Free use of the kayaks and stand-up paddle boards, life jackets provided Safe swimming beach with children’s play equipment See the native Kakariki Parakeets, Kunekune pigs, and eels being fed Explore Lochmara' s 11 acres of native bush trails, sculptures, conservation project and wildlife Licensed Cafe/Restaurant providing a range of food, dietary requirements, and a children's menu. Please note we are not a picnic venue.
Art gallery within the Café and Lochmara Reception Queen Charlotte Track (QCT) panoramic lookout hike being 3.5 hours return. A QCT pass is required at $20.00 per adult from our office, or walk on our own tracks at no extra cost No QCT Pass required for children
under 15 year Please note for families, the Family Day Out package may be a better option for you with more than 1 child


Underwater Observatory.
Join our fully guided tours of approx. 45 minutes aboard the stationary Underwater
Observatory where you will be well informed and entertained by our passionate
fully qualified guides. The tour includes a hands-on experience at the seaside
touch tank, guided access to the underwater observatory, and a potential
stingray encounter subject to whether the wild stingray wish to see you or not!
Bookings are subject to availability and extra fees apply.

Annual Pass Holders - Please have your valid pass ready to present at check in and your terms and conditions apply