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1 Day Walk the Queen Charlotte Track from Furneaux Lodge to Punga Cove

Aerial view of a wooden pier extending into clear, green-blue water. A small boat is docked at the end of the pier, with a building and outdoor seating area visible near the shoreline. The shallow water near the shore transitions to deeper shades further out, surrounded by bush along the edge.
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Cruise Ship Day Special

Furneaux Lodge to Punga Cove

Depart Picton on the scheduled 9:00am departure to Furneaux Lodge for the walk around to Punga Cove. This walk is reasonably flat with no large steep inclines.

Operates
Year round
Check in time
7:30am for 8am departure. 8:30am for 9am departure
Departure time
8am (1 Oct - 30 Apr) or 9am
Return trip pick up
4 - 4:30pm
Return to Picton
5.30-6pm estimated
Duration
9 hours approx
Distance
11 kms
Walk/Ride From/To
Furneaux Lodge to Punga Cove
Approx. Walk/Ride time
3.5 - 4 hours walking
Pricing & Bookings
From NZD
Adults
15+
$
106
Child
5-14
$
72
Infants
0-4
$
0
Free

Pricing is indicative only. Final pricing is determined at time of booking.

Private Charter

Currently Unavailable

This product is currently unavailable. Please contact us for more information.

Overview

Cruise from Picton to Furneaux Lodge where you disembark. Take the opportunity to grab a coffee or even brunch before beginning your walk to Punga Cove Resort. This section of the Queen Charlotte Track mainly follows the coastline around Endeavour Inlet through regenerating native bush. Once farmland, this part of the walkway has reverted to nature and the forest is once again lush and alive with the sound of birdsong.

The area is also rich with history as it was once the site of an Antimony Mine, take some time to read the interpretation panels there. Continue around the shore, with pasture land on either side and then through native forest with views right down the Inlet to the main Queen Charlotte Sound.
Upon arrival at Punga Cove Resort relax on the deck of the Boat Shed Café with a well-deserved beverage before boarding your cruise vessel at 4-4.30pm for your return boat journey to Picton with an estimated arrival time of 5.30-6pm.

Notes:

  1. All resorts operate a closedown period over the winter months so there may be no café facilities available at the end of your walk. Please contact our reservations office to check for current availability.

Distance and Duration

11km, approximately 3.5 - 4 hours walking

Additional Terms and Conditions

  • If you have a discount card please contact our office directly to receive your discount. Refunds will not be made if you book online at full rate.
  • There is a minimum number of persons required for this tour to operate, our reservations team will contact you if this will not be going ahead
  • During the winter months we do operate on a reduced schedule, if the day you require is not available on the booking calendar please contact us to check for additional availability

On board Facilities

To reduce environmental impact Beachcomber Cruises no longer use any single use cups on board any of our vessels. We have reusable souvenir keep cups available to purchase in the office prior to departure, we then provide complimentary tea and coffee to enjoy during the tour.

Highlights

Timetable

Summer departures

1 Oct -30 Apr - 9:00 am

Winter departures

1 May to 30 Sept - 9:00 am

Please note

The 8am departure allows a stop at Motuara Island Bird Sanctuary for an additional $5 per person. Estimated arrival time back into Picton is 5.30-6pm.

Add-ons

Route Map

Please Note:
Routes marked on the map are an indication only. The actual route taken may vary dependent on a variety of factors.
Map Pin A
Start of Queen Charlotte Track Walk/Bike
Map Pin B
End of Queen Charlotte Track Walk/Bike
Boat Cruise
Queen Charlotte Track Walk/Bike
Pricing & Bookings
From NZD
Adults
15+
$
106
Child
5-14
$
72
Infants
0-4
$
0
Free

Pricing is indicative only. Final pricing is determined at time of booking.

Private Charter

Currently Unavailable

This product is currently unavailable. Please contact us for more information.

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