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.

Four people walk on the jetty at Ship Cove/Meretoto next to a Cougar Line boat in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.

Four people walk on the jetty at Ship Cove/Meretoto next to a Cougar Line boat in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.

Cougar Line passengers disembark the boat at Ship Cove/Meretoto to start the Queen Charlotte Track in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.

Cougar Line passengers disembark the boat at Ship Cove/Meretoto to start the Queen Charlotte Track in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.

Four people walking on the beach at Ship Cove/Meretoto with a Cougar Line boat in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.

Four people walking on the beach at Ship Cove/Meretoto with a Cougar Line boat in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.

Two people walk at Ship Cove/Meretoto on the northern Queen Charlotte Track in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.

Two people walk at Ship Cove/Meretoto on the northern Queen Charlotte Track in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.

Four people look at the monument to Captain James Cook at Ship Cove/Meretoto in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.

Four people look at the monument to Captain James Cook at Ship Cove/Meretoto in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.

Three people at a bench and viewpoint on the northern Queen Charlotte Track, overlooking Ship Cove/Meretoto in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.

Three people at a bench and viewpoint on the northern Queen Charlotte Track, overlooking Ship Cove/Meretoto 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.

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

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

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

Four people walk on the jetty at Ship Cove/Meretoto next to a Cougar Line boat in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.

Cougar Line passengers disembark the boat at Ship Cove/Meretoto to start the Queen Charlotte Track in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.

Four people walking on the beach at Ship Cove/Meretoto with a Cougar Line boat in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.

Two people walk at Ship Cove/Meretoto on the northern Queen Charlotte Track in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.

Four people look at the monument to Captain James Cook at Ship Cove/Meretoto in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.

Three people at a bench and viewpoint on the northern Queen Charlotte Track, overlooking Ship Cove/Meretoto 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.

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

5hr walk | 17km | Some steep terrain

Walk Ship Cove/Meretoto - Furneaux Lodge

Ship Cove/Meretoto to Furneaux Lodge

A gradual climb through stunning native forest rewards you with magnificent views over Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui and Cook Strait. Passing Resolution Bay, take a break on the seats overlooking Endeavour Inlet before descending to the shoreline and the easy walk into Furneaux Lodge.

If you have time, enjoy a well deserved snack and a drink at the lodge before meeting us at the jetty for the boat ride back to Picton - approx 3pm.

Check-in at Cougar Line, Picton

Final check-in is 30 minutes prior to departure

Boat Ride ~ 1hr 15min

We'll take you to Ship Cove

Walk to Furneaux Lodge ~17km

A gradual climb through native bush to views over Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui and Cook Strait, then descend past Endeavour Inlet to Furneaux Lodge.

Boat Ride ~ 1hr 45 min

We will pick you up from Furneaux Lodge around 3:15pm. Please be ready early. ~ 1hr 45 min