Relaxing Wilderness Walk with Scenic Views and Local Stories in Queen Charlotte Sound
Begin your day with a morning cruise from Picton across the Marlborough Sounds to Furneaux Lodge, arriving in time for a coffee or light brunch before the walk begins. The track meanders along the coastline of Endeavour Inlet, offering a peaceful journey through native bush that has flourished where farmland once stood. This gentle section of the Queen Charlotte Track is well-formed and rich with birdsong.
Birdlife accompanies you through regenerating forest, with interpretation panels near the historic Antimony Mine offering insights into the area’s past. As you continue, open fields and forested sections reveal glimpses of Queen Charlotte Sound and the deep blue inlet below. Arrive at Punga Cove Resort in the afternoon, where you can relax on the Boat Shed Café's deck with a well-deserved drink before boarding the return cruise between 4 and 4:30 pm, arriving back in Picton between 5:30 and 6 pm.
TRIP TIMINGS:
Operates: Year Round
Check in time at Picton: 7:30am for 8am departure, 8:30am for 9am departure
Depart Picton: 8am October to April; 9am Year Round
Return trip pick up: 4-4:30pm
Arrive Picton: 5:30-6pm
DISTANCE AND DURATION:
11km, approximately 3.5-4 hours walking
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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