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The Queen Charlotte Track

The Queen Charlotte Track is 73km of spectacular Marlborough Sounds scenery to be enjoyed as a day trip or to walk or bike over a number of days...

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Day Cruises

A day cruise with us in the idyllic Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui is ideal for a taster of the Marlborough Sounds or if you have limited time...

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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.

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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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13-20km | 2-5 hrs bike | Some steep terrain
Bike Day Out

Ride the stunning northern Queen Charlotte Track to Punga Cove, with return boat transfers for you and your mountain bike from Picton.

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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.

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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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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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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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Behind-the-scenes Marlborough Sounds experience
Sounds Delivery Cruise

A behind-the-scenes look at life in Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui as we cruise to isolated bays and jetties to deliver goods and passengers.

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Cruise to a night or more at a secluded Marlborough Sounds lodge.
Cruise & Stay

Stay at stunning Furneaux Lodge or Punga Cove in Endeavour Inlet, surrounded by nature, including return water transfers from Picton.

Price varies
Spend a day at historic Ship Cove/Meretoto
Picnic at Ship Cove/Meretoto

Discover one of Marlborough’s most significant historic and naturally beautiful places. Bring a picnic lunch and explore.

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Runs Oct-Apr
Morning cruise to Marlborough Sounds bird sanctuary
Cruise to Motuara Island

Cruise with us to wildlife sanctuary Motuara Island in the outer Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui, for a very special Marlborough Sounds experience.

Runs October - April

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Reaching your Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui bach or home is easy with Cougar Line’s reliable and fast daily water transfer service. If you prefer to talk to us, just give us a call on 0800 50 40 90.

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Round Trip Track Pass

Cruise and Lunch

Bike Day Out

Walk Ship Cove/Meretoto - Resolution Bay

Walk Resolution Bay - Furneaux Lodge

Walk Furneaux Lodge - Punga Cove

Walk Ship Cove/Meretoto - Furneaux Lodge

Sounds Delivery Cruise

Cruise & Stay

Picnic at Ship Cove/Meretoto

Cruise to Motuara Island

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