We take the search out of search and rescue.

Going tramping, hunting or boating?

What if you have an accident or get lost?

A Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) is the most effective way to let emergency services know you need help. When activated, a PLB transmits a distress signal to a satellite network...

Pricing

Daily Hire

$30 Deposit

$5 per day

Weekend Hire

Pick up Friday, drop off Monday

$15

Where to Get Your Beacon

Motueka

Motueka i-SITE
20 Wallace St

Ph: 03 528 6543

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Nelson

Nelson i-SITE
77 Trafalgar St

Ph: 03 548 2304

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Blenheim

Marlborough i-SITE
8 Sinclair St

Ph: 03 577 8080

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Takaka

Golden Bay i-SITE
Willow St

Ph: 03 525 9136

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Collingwood

On the Spot
Tasman St

Ph: 03 524 8188

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Lake Rotoiti

Rotoiti Water Taxis
St Arnaud

Ph: 03 521 1894

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Hunting & Fishing

Richmond
Bateup Rd

Ph: 03 544 7483

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Picton

Picton i-SITE
The Foreshore

Ph: 03 520 3113

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Latest Beacon News

14 Feb 2026

PLB Saves Tramper in Kahurangi National Park

A local tramper was successfully rescued by the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter after activating their beacon during a sudden weather change near Mount Arthur.

02 Feb 2026

New Beacons Added to Blenheim Depot

Thanks to a generous grant, the Trust has acquired 10 brand new Fast Find PLBs, now available for weekend and daily hire from the Marlborough i-SITE.

28 Jan 2026

Boating Safety: Why Cellphones Aren't Enough

Maritime NZ reminds boaties that cellular coverage drops off rapidly out on the bay. Carrying a registered PLB or EPIRB is the only guaranteed way to signal for help.