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Return cruise to a secluded Marlborough Sounds lodge for lunch

Cruise and Lunch

Sit back and relax for the scenic cruise through Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui to a secluded Marlborough Sounds resort for a sumptuous lunch.
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Four people walk on the northern Queen Charlotte Track in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.
Multi pick-up and drop-off along the track | Return ticket from Picton | Daily luggage transfer

Round Trip Track Pass

With the Round Trip Track Pass, walking or biking the Queen Charlotte Track is easy and hassle-free, leaving you to do nothing but enjoy the experience. Bikers must depart on the 8am boat.
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Two women admire the view over Ship Cove/Meretoto and read an interpretive sign in the outer Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui, Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.
2hr walk | 6.5km | Some hills

Walk Ship Cove/Meretoto - Resolution Bay

A bite-sized yet spectacular experience of the historic northern Queen Charlotte Track, perfect for those on a shorter timeframe. Not available Saturdays (July/Aug)
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Two people walk on the northern Queen Charlotte Track in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.
3hr walk | 10.5km | Some hills

Walk Resolution Bay - Furneaux Lodge

Experience the stunning natural beauty of the northern Queen Charlotte Track on this easy walk from Resolution Bay to Furneaux Lodge.
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Four people walk through native bush on the northern Queen Charlotte Track in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.
4hr walk | 12km | Flat terrain

Walk Furneaux Lodge - Punga Cove

Spend a day exploring the hidden beaches and coves around the shoreline of stunning Endeavour Inlet. This section of the Queen Charlotte Track is a scenic but easy, flat walk or bike ride.
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A woman takes a photo on her phone of the view across Ship Cove/Meretoto while a man sits on a bench on the northern Queen Charlotte Track in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.
5hr walk | 17km | Some steep terrain

Walk Ship Cove/Meretoto - Furneaux Lodge

Experience one of the Marlborough Sounds’ most popular day walks, from historic Ship Cove/Meretoto to beautiful Furneaux lodge.
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Explore the Marlborough Sounds with us

Cougar Line passengers board their boat in Picton Marina in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.
Cougar Line passengers board their boat in Picton Marina in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.
About us

Marlborough Sounds water transport with a smile.

Based in Picton at the top of the South Island, Cougar Line provides Marlborough Sounds water transport around Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui. 

Whether you're heading out to walk or bike the Queen Charlotte Track, going to a lodge or private holiday home, or just out for a cruise, we'll get you and your gear where you need to go, on time, in one piece and with a smile.

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