A native tui bird sits in a blooming yellow kōwhai tree in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand

A native tui bird sits in a blooming yellow kōwhai tree in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand

Four people walk on the northern Queen Charlotte Track in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.

Four people walk on the northern Queen Charlotte Track in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.

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.

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.

A hillside view through native tree ferns shows a Cougar Line boat arriving at the Punga Cove jetty in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.

A hillside view through native tree ferns shows a Cougar Line boat arriving at the Punga Cove jetty in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.

The Marlborough Sounds water, hills and full moon at sunset, Marlborough, New Zealand.

The Marlborough Sounds water, hills and full moon at sunset, Marlborough, New Zealand.

Native fern frond in the sun, Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand

Native fern frond in the sun, Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand

A couple sit at a table on the deck of the Punga Cove restaurant with wine, admiring the view of Endeavour Inlet in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.

A couple sit at a table on the deck of the Punga Cove restaurant with wine, admiring the view of Endeavour Inlet in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.

A Punga Cove staff member pours red wine for two people at the Boatshed Café & Bar in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.

A Punga Cove staff member pours red wine for two people at the Boatshed Café & Bar in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.

A native tui bird sits in a blooming yellow kōwhai tree in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand

Four people walk on the northern Queen Charlotte Track in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.

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.

A hillside view through native tree ferns shows a Cougar Line boat arriving at the Punga Cove jetty in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.

The Marlborough Sounds water, hills and full moon at sunset, Marlborough, New Zealand.

Native fern frond in the sun, Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand

A couple sit at a table on the deck of the Punga Cove restaurant with wine, admiring the view of Endeavour Inlet in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.

A Punga Cove staff member pours red wine for two people at the Boatshed Café & Bar in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.

Walk from Furneaux Lodge to Punga Cove

4hr walk | 12km | Flat terrain

Pricing

Adult 16 years and over

$145

Child 5-15 years

$72.50

Infant 0-4 years

Free

Depart Picton

8:00am & 9:30am

Arrive Picton

5:00pm approx

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Timings

Depart Picton 9:00am Arrives Picton 5:00pm

12km Walk

This part of the Queen Charlotte Track is a nice gentle walk with plenty of coastal sections for great views, suggested walk time 4 hours

Furneaux Lodge to Punga Cove

A great gentle grade walk with plenty of beautiful scenery

Operations

Pick up from Punga Cove Resort 3:30pm

Description

After a scenic water taxi from Picton to Furneaux Lodge, you will begin this easy but beautiful day walk to Punga Cove Resort.

This well-formed coastal section of the track winds around the Endeavour inlet, through lush native regenerating bush abundant in tree ferns and birdlife, and crosses trickling streams, including a swing bridge.

Check-in at Cougar Line, Picton

Final check-in is 30 minutes prior to departure

Water Taxi

We'll take you to Furneaux Lodge

Walk to Punga Cove

A scenic 12km, easy, flat walk past hidden beaches and coves along the shoreline of Endeavour Inlet.

Return Water Taxi

We will pick you up from Punga Cove approx 3:30pm. Please be ready early