I went out Kayaking with Will on a perfect Marlborough summers day. Didnt really feel like a "tour" more like going out kayaking for a few hours with a friend who happens to know lots about birds and the history of the area. I was welcomed into Will's home given a cuppa and had chance to look at the photos... More

We enjoyed a lovely kayaking trip on the river with Will. I was a little concerned that I wouldn't be fit enough for several hours of kayaking but Will took it at a steady pace and assured me he could tow me if necessary. As others have mentioned Will is very knowledgeable on birds, history and a range of other... More

Due to high winds we were not able to go on the kayak tour that we had originally signed up for. Instead, Will provided us with a 5 hr custom tour of the Cloudy Bay and the White Cliffs that included a small amount of 4wd and ample opportunity to explore and discover the White Cliffs area. This was a... More

l highly recommend Dritftwood Eco-Tours Limited for a truly unique experience for kayaking, river touring, and birdwatching. Will Parson (owner/operator) expertly guides your exploration of the river and lagoons near Blenheim (South Island). Great opportunity to photograph wild life and see New Zealand as few travelers do in the company of a knowledgeable, personable guide. The picnic lunch on an... More

We spent an extraordinary day with Will Parsons on a custom 4WD tour of the Marlborough region. His local knowledge and enthusiasm provided many wonderful stories. He helped us identify native plants and birds unfamiliar to us, which we loved to do. We enjoyed meeting a family member at the Yealands Estates who told us about a female falcon’s visits... More

When God created paradise he must have decided to create Will to be his guide in his hidden paradise. Will knows everything!!! NZ is a great country with many off the beaten track experiences. Driftwood Ecotours certainly takes you to one of them. Let yourself drift in a kayak on the estaury and listen to sounds of silence. Coming back... More

My wife and I recently had a fantastic evening kayak cruise through the lagoons and river mouths at Wairoa, Blenhiem. Started late afternoon and leisurely paddled until after dark, with a full moon. The bird life and scenery was amazing, in particular a stunning sunset. There was a stop for afternoon tea and evening picnic on the lagoon shore. The... More

If you are looking for something unique to do while in the Blenheim area, this is it! My husband and I had a great day with Will kayaking and taking in the beautiful scenery. Will is an encylopedia of knowledge with regards to the flora/fauna of the area, and also has some great stories to share about the history of... More

We met with Will at 4:00 pm first spending some onshore time learning about what we were going to see and do, setting the scene so to speak. Then we hit the water and spent several hours kayaking, short walks, eating muffins / cakes / smoked salmon sandwiches all washed down with tea and coffee. We didn't return till 10:00... More