Self-Guided Queen Charlotte Track Walk from Picton

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Nature's Best Walk

2 Adults x $61.87

$123.74

Approx Total

$123.74

Walk from Ship Cove to Furneaux Lodge. 9 miles (14 kilometers), approximately 5 hours walking time. Departs at 8am from October to April or at 9am from May to September

Top of the World

2 Adults x $56.03

$112.06

Approx Total

$112.06

Walk from Torea Bay to Punga Cove. Full-day walk, approximately 15 miles (24km). Departs at 8am from October to April.

Lodge to Lodge Walk

2 Adults x $61.87

$123.74

Approx Total

$123.74

Walk from Furneaux Lodge to Punga Cave Resort. 7.9 miles (12.7 kms), approximately 3 - 4.5 hours walking time. Departs at 8am from October to April or at 9am from May to September

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Commentary on board

Food and drinks (available to purchase on the track)
Guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Keep Cups for $6, Available to purchase in the office

Overview

Explore the Marlborough Sounds on foot with one of the popular self-guided walks on the Queen Charlotte Track. Choose from three walks of varying length and challenge, with options that may include Ship Cove, Endeavor Inlet or Torea Bay. Round-trip boat service takes you to the start of your route and picks you up at the end. The day hikes offer a great way to experience the natural beauty of the Queen Charlotte Track within a shorter time frame. Please note that the return times to Picton and pick up times are on a set schedule, you will not return to Picton until between 5:30pm-6:00pm. Please advise us if you are visiting with a Cruise Ship as our boat timings may not get you back in time for the ships departure from Port.

Meeting points

Please meet us at the Beachcomber Cruises Office on the waterfront - the Corner of Wellington Street and London Quay, we are a glass building with Blue Signage.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Depart and return to Picton and enjoy a one day walk on the Queen Charlotte Track, enjoy the tranquil waterways of the Queen Charlotte Sound during the cruise and have the chance to see wildlife and native flora and fauna. Please note that the return times to Picton and pick up times are on a set schedule, you will not return to Picton until between 5:30pm-6:00pm. Please advise us if you are visiting with a Cruise Ship as our boat timings may not get you back in time for the ships departure from Port. Available to purchase for $6 in the office before you depart are Beachcomber Cruises keep cups, we no longer use single use cups on board our vessels due the huge environmental impact. Upon purchase of a Beachcomber Cruises keep cup guests can enjoy tea and coffee onboard for the duration of the tour.

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Guests are welcome to bring their own food and drinks to consume on board
Closed-toe walking shoes suitable for walking are recommended
Not accessible for motorized wheelchairs
We are not able to pick up / drop off at the Cruise Ship Terminal - you must make your way to our booking office
Please note that day walk departure and pick up times are at a set schedule and returns at 5:30pm
Not suitable for guests visiting by cruise ship due to timings conflicts
You must have a good level of fitness to achieve the walks in the allotted time
This tour has a minimum number requirement and may be cancelled if we do not reach this capacity

Free Cancellation

April 26100% refund

April 27No refund

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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Breathtaking and Exhilerating!

Published on Feb, 2025

What a beautiful, exhilarating and rewarding day! The Beachcomber Cruise staff did an excellent job providing efficient service and commentary while aboard the boat. The ride to the trail head offers a chance to experience and take in the beauty of Marlborough Sound! Staff was available to answer questions throughout the ride as well! The trail is well marked and the many peekaboo views of the sound throughout the hike are breathtaking! The reward of a beer at Furneaux Lodge at the end was awesome…had plenty of time to relax and enjoy this setting before embarking on our return to Picton! Highly recommend this day trip to any reasonably fit hikers passing through Picton!

Friendly efficient service

Published on Nov, 2024

Friendly and efficient service between Picton and Queen Charlotte trail, dropping us at Ship Cove and picking us up from Punga Cove 3 days later. Lovely views over the Marlborough Sounds and the crew pointed out wildlife along the way. It was quite pricey but there aren’t really any alternatives.

Great trip

Published on May, 2024

We enjoyed our cruise with ‘Beachcomber Cruise’ very much. The boat trip from Picton to Ship Cove was very informative and pleasant. The cruise from Punga Cove to Picton was speedy and absolutely on time. Thank you for a great service in the Marlborough Sounds. HeiWe

A great days walk

Published on Jan, 2024

Awesome walk, beautiful views. Jason the mail boat driver was excellent, full of local knowledge, loved hearing what the area is doing for conservation, a great added extra to the trip

Highly recommend!

Published on Dec, 2023

This was a great trip from Picton to Ships Cove in the beautiful Marlborough Sounds. Jason, our skipper, gave an excellent commentary during our one hour ride to our destination. The boat was clean, on time, instructions were clear and everyone we were involved with at beachcomber was polite and helpful Our return journey was just as good Thanks Beachcomber!

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