Pelorus Mail Boat

Mark your calendars, starting 12th January, 2025, discover the best of the Pelorus Sounds in a way you’ve never seen before! We’re thrilled to introduce two incredible new summer cruise experiences for you to explore these magical waters with us. 📬☀🌊 1️⃣ The Saturday Mail Run - a little bit of everything: Experience life as a "sea postie" on The Saturday Mail Run, a unique full-day cruise through the stunning Marlborough Sounds! Relax as our local crew shares fascinating stories, history, and commentary about this remote area, with the chance to spot dolphins, seals, and native birds. Enjoy a short bush walk at Jacobs Bay and choose between lunch at Te Rawa Lodge or a picnic and farm tour at Wilson Bay. 2️⃣ Postie's Day Off - Sunday Cruise: Join us for the Postie’s Day Off Sunday Cruise! While there’s no mail to deliver, it’s still a full-day journey through the remote beauty of Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere. The Postie's Day Off cruise includes a 45-minute bush walk through native bush in the Dillon Bell Reserve. A picnic lunch/farm tour or lunch at Te Rawa Lodge and the final leg sees us arriving at Hopai Bay Farm, home to the Gerard family. The garden around the main farm homestead has evolved over the last 30 years, and is nestled into the hillside, meandering around old sheep tracks, through regenerating natives and down to the sea. ➡ Please note: Both bush walks and farm tours are weather permitting. 💙 Whether you join us on Saturday or Sunday, prepare for an unforgettable day. Along with fun and adventure, enjoy complimentary tea and coffee, with local wines and beers available for purchase onboard. https://www.themailboat.co.nz/cruising-and-delivering-mail-on-our-mail-run-cruises/