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Day in The Sounds at Punga Cove Resort

Oct-Apr

South Island

Beachcomber Cruises

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Aerial view of Punga Cove jetty with boats and kayaks on turquoise waters along the Queen Charlotte Track.

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Start: Picton
Duration: 1 day
Travel Time: 9 hours

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Scenic Queen Charlotte Sound Cruise and Relaxing Day at Punga Cove

Begin your day in Picton with a morning cruise across Queen Charlotte Sound, complete with commentary from your skipper. Stop for 30 minutes at historic Ship Cove, where Captain Cook anchored in the 1770s, before continuing on. The journey is filled with scenic beauty, native wildlife, and stories of the area’s history and people.

At Punga Cove Resort, relax into the peaceful surroundings of Endeavour Inlet. Enjoy a leisurely lunch at The Boat Shed Bar with panoramic water views, or choose to swim, kayak, or unwind in the spa. After your visit, step back aboard the Mail Boat for a scenic return trip to Picton.

Search icon Beachcomber Cruises mail boat speeding across Queen Charlotte Sound on a sunny day.
Search icon Aerial view of Punga Cove Resort’s jetty and beach surrounded by lush forest.
Search icon Guests enjoying breakfast on the balcony at Punga Cove Resort with sunrise over Queen Charlotte Sound.
Search icon Stunning view from a balcony at Punga Cove overlooking Endeavour Inlet and native bush.
Search icon View through native forest to Queen Charlotte Sound with bike handlebars in foreground near Punga Cove.
Search icon Double rainbow stretching over the lush bay and hills near Punga Cove Resort.
Search icon Couple floating in front of Punga Cove Resort with lush greenery behind.
Search icon Over-under view of couple swimming near Punga Cove Resort, with forest in the background.
Search icon Woman enjoying views over Queen Charlotte Sound from forested steps at Punga Cove Resort.
Search icon Punga Cove Resort’s jetty glowing in the evening light, surrounded by native bush.

TRIP TIMINGS:

  • Operates: All Year
  • Check in time at Picton: 8:30am
  • Depart Picton: 9am
  • Return trip pick up: 4-4:30pm
  • Arrive Picton: 5:30-6pm

ONBOARD FACILITIES

To help reduce our environmental impact, Beachcomber Cruises no longer uses single-use cups on any of our vessels. Reusable souvenir keep cups are available for purchase at the office before departure. We also provide complimentary tea and coffee for you to enjoy during the tour.

AGE INFORMATION

  • Adult: 15 years +
  • Children: 5-14 years
  • Infant: 4 years & under

CANCELLATION FEES & REFUNDS:

  • 48 hours or more before travel: Full refund**
  • Less than 48 hours: No refund

Note: **Refund excludes credit card, payment or booking fees if applicable, which are non-refundable.

Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.*

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