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Overview

Timings

Depart Picton 8:00am or 9:30am Arrives Picton 5:00pm

Difficulty

Moderate to challenging; suitable for those with a good level of fitness

12km Walk

This section of the track is 12km return. Suggested walking time is 4-5 hours return + 1.5 hour water taxi each way

Punga Cove to Eatwells Lookout

360’ panoramic views from highest point on the Queen Charlotte track

Operations

Pick up from Punga Cove Resort is 3:30pm

Description

This 12km return trail offers a challenging yet rewarding hike as you steadily climb through lush native bush and along ridgelines with stunning views of the Kenepuru and Queen Charlotte Sounds. The final 20-minute push to the top is steep but the reward is well worth it, with 360’ panoramic views from highest point on the Queen Charlotte track

Itinerary

Check-in at Cougar Line, Picton

Final check-in is 30 minutes prior to departure

Water Taxi 

We'll take you to Punga Cove Resort, approx cruise time is 2 hours

Return walk up to Eatwells' Lookout

A 12km steady climb through native bush and along ridgelines to 360° views from the highest point on the track, then return the same way to Punga Cove

Water Taxi

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

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