Free daily luggage/pack transfer between accommodation
Full choice of drop off and pick up points along the Track
Swift smooth transfers in a modern luxury catamaran
Experienced skipper and crew, knowledgeable commentary
Free tea and coffee as you cruise
View abundant sea and bird life as you cruise
Freedom walk or guided walk packages

ROUND TRIP TRACK PASS

Cougar Line offers a complimentary pack (and bik or kayak) transfer service for those on the Queen Charlootete track booking a Round Trip Track Pass.

You can enter and exit the track at any point along hte way. Your luggage will be transferred each day to your accommodation of choice along the track. You need only carry a day- pack each day.

PLEASE NOTE

The Cougar Line reserves the right to amend or cancel sailings in the interest of passenger safety and comfort. While we take all reasonable care of your luggage please understand luggage passes through a number of different hands a day. Therefore luggage is transferred at owner’s risk.

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Walk the Queen Charlotte Track

Attracting walkers of all ages our well-maintained track and Marlborough’s climate allows for good year-round walking conditions. A stay on the Queen Charlotte Track can take as many days as you want (most hikers tend to choose a four day / three night option).

With the freedom to arrange your accommodation along the way from comfortable lodges or back-packers rooms, friendly homestays or campsites planning a hike on the Queen Charlotte Track is easy and the Cougar Line is the best transport to help you move along the track with ease.

Round Trip Track Pass for independent hikers

The Round Trip Track Pass is the easiest and most economical way to walk the Queen Charlotte Track. This ticket will take you to any entry point on the track and return you from any exit point.

Included in this pass is a free transfer across Endeavour Inlet from Furneaux Lodge to Punga Cove and the free transfer of your luggage to your accommodation along the way. You need only carry a day-pack as you enjoy the spectacular Queen Charotte Track each day!

Round Trip Track Pass:	Choice of many pick up and drop-off points Free daily luggage transfer to accommodation Free transfer across Endeavour Inlet from Furneaux Lodge to Punga Cove enquire about our group discounts.
Price per person	$103.00 adult / $65.00 child
Please limit the pack weight to 20kg max. Travel light – supplies, meals and drinks can be purchased along the way. Arrange to leave excess luggage behind at your Picton accommodation.

Packaged & guided walk options

In association withThe Marlborough Sounds Adventure Company we offer a packaged walk with standard or luxury twin-share accommodation, boat transfers and daily lunches included. This is the popular 4 day Freedom Walk.

Track Distances & walking times

The table below shows suggested walking times and is intended as a general guide only. The stated times do not include stops for rests, refreshments or photos - please add on an allowance for these.

Track Section	Distance	Approx. walking times
Ship Cove to Resolution Bay	4.5kms	1hr 25min to 2hrs
Resolution Bay to Furneaux Lodge	10.5 kms	2hrs to 2hrs 45min
Furneaux Lodge to Punga Cove	12.7 kms	2hrs 45min to 4 hrs 30 mins
Punga Cove to Portage	23.7kms	5hrs 30min to 7hrs 30min
Punga Cove to Bay of Many Coves *	12 km	4 hrs to 5 hrs
Portage to Mistletoe Bay	8kms	2hrs 25min to 3hrs
Mistletoe Bay to Anakiwa	13kms	2hrs 30min to 3hrs 45min
* Bay of Many Coves Resort is approximately 1½ hours off the Track

At these points along the track there is access to the Queen Charlotte Sound. This allows sections of the Track to be missed out by taking boat transfers (extra charges apply). You can finish your walk at any of these points and take the boat back to Picton.

Cougar Line • The Waterfront • PO Box 238 • Picton • New Zealand
Freephone: 0800 504090 (NZ callers only) • Phone: + 64 3 573 7925
Fax: + 64 3 573 7926 • Email: enquiries@cougarlinecruises.co.nz