Discover the Magic Of Marlborough

Sounds Connection is the leading provider of quality tours in Marlborough, New Zealand!

Now operating for over 25 years, Sounds Connection was established by Mark and Maria Baxter in 1993 and remains a family-owned business based in the heart of Marlborough.

Our experienced, local tour guides have a passion for what the Marlborough region has to offer and love sharing their little slice of paradise with you.

Marlborough offers a wide range of activities for families, groups and the independent traveler – there really is an adventure for everyone. Whether you want to spend time fishing, strolling on the breathtakingly beautiful Queen Charlotte Track, touring the world-class wineries, or cruising in the Queen Charlotte Sound, it’s all right here. In fact, it’s so good you may never want to leave!

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Why Choose Us


Knowledgeable & Connected

Our local, experienced guides never tire of sharing their slice of paradise with you! Our strong partnerships with accommodation providers and tourist attraction operators means we can work collaboratively to create magical memories for you! Learn more

Professional & Passionate

Combine a top class fleet of vehicles and boats, good organisation that comes from over 25 years in business, with a passion for sharing Marlborough with you and we know you'll appreciate the difference! Learn more

Flexible & Fun

We offer you the flexibility of daily options or the choice of a bespoke tour. Check out our diverse range of experiences to showcase the best of Marlborough. See Marlborough through our eyes, your way! Learn more



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NZ Owned & Operated

Sounds Connection is proudly 100% NZ owned and operated.

Generous Cancelation

Receive a refund if you cancel prior to 48 hours of departure.

Qualmark Silver Awarded




Based on 38 reviews
Ali Jackson
Ali Jackson
2023-03-30
Lovely afternoon.....and thanks to our driver Marcella...👌
Rob Osborn
Rob Osborn
2023-03-13
1/2 day wine tour. Picked up on time. Our driver Marcella was hilarious. Nice range of wineries with different specialities. 4 wineries visited and a total of 5 wines. Other guests were great too. Excellent afternoon
Carl Knaap (Nap)
Carl Knaap (Nap)
2023-03-13
All you could ask for
Ivor Caro
Ivor Caro
2023-03-08
Did the afternoon wine tour with Brett. Fabulous experience with an excellent and knowledgeable driver/guide. We really enjoyed this excursion.
Jonny Keating
Jonny Keating
2023-02-20
Brilliant wine tour by Sam. We did the full day wine tour and went to 6 different wineries, all beautiful and unique. Sam was extremely knowledgable and friendly and we had a brilliant day. Would highly recommend!
Kevin Rush
Kevin Rush
2023-02-14
Tour leader Sam was engaging and extremely knowledgeable about Marlborough wines and their history. Really enjoyed our tour.
Barb and Ray Jones
Barb and Ray Jones
2023-02-04
Sounds Connection provided a fun and informative wine tour. Our guide Sam was very knowledgeable in his own right and was able to provide interesting points of view that complimented the info that the various reps from the different wineries gave us. He also gave us a wonderful context about Marlborough wine country in particular and New Zealand wine in general.
Debbie Collier
Debbie Collier
2023-01-22
Great afternoon & lovely tour guide
Brian Cave
Brian Cave
2023-01-06
Fantastic wine tour in Marlborough region, many thanks to Sam for his commentary and good humour
Yuri Ponstijn
Yuri Ponstijn
2022-12-24
One of the best days ever. Our skipper was such a legend. Caught plenty of fish and the weather was stunning.
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