Our daily departing schedule from Picton to Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui and the Grove Arm offers return and one-way water transfers for the Queen Charlotte Track, accommodation including lodges and baches, and scenic cruises.
For water transfers outside of this schedule, or for exclusive charter bookings, please talk to us.
SUMMER TIMETABLE: Oct-Apr
All times are approximate except for Picton departure times.
Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui
| Departs Picton | Ship Cove/ Meretoto | Resolution Bay | Furneaux Lodge | Punga Cove | Bay of Many Coves | Torea Bay |
Arrives Picton (approx) |
| 8am | 9am | 9.15am | 9.30am | 9.45am | 10.15am | 10.45am | 11am |
| 10am | 11am | 11.15am | 11.30am | 11.45am | 12.15pm | 12.45pm | 1pm |
| 1.30pm | 2.30pm | 2.45pm | 3pm | 3.15pm | 3.45pm | 4.15pm | 4.30pm |
| 6pm* | N/A | 6.45pm | 7pm | 7.15pm | 7.45pm | 8.15pm | 9pm |
*Every Friday during Oct & Nov, daily Dec-Apr.
Grove Arm
| Departs Picton | Lochmara Bay | Mistletoe Bay | Waterfall Bay | Anakiwa Jetty | Arrives Picton (approx) |
| 11.30am | 11.45am-12 noon | 11.45am-12 noon | 11.45am-12 noon | 12.30pm* | 12.30pm-1pm |
| 2pm | 2.45pm-3.15pm | 2.45pm-3.15pm | 2.45pm-3.15pm | 3.45pm-4pm |
4.30pm
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*Pick up from Anakiwa at a different time is available for an extra $30pp, minimum 4 people. Please email us or phone us on +64 3 573 7925 to book.
WINTER TIMETABLE: May-Sept
All times are approximate except for Picton departure times.
Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui
| Departs Picton | Ship Cove/ Meretoto | Resolution Bay | Furneaux Lodge | Punga Cove | Bay of Many Coves | Torea Bay |
Arrives Picton (approx) |
| 9am | 10am | 10.15am | 10.30am | 10.45am | 11.15am | 11.45am | 12 noon |
| 1.30pm | 2.30pm | 2.45pm | 3pm | 3.15pm | 3.45pm | 4.15pm | 4.30pm |
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5.30pm Fridays* |
N/A | 6.15pm | 6.45pm | 7pm | 7.30pm | 8pm | 8.15pm |
*Fridays only, May-Sept
Grove Arm
| Departs Picton | Lochmara Bay | Mistletoe Bay | Waterfall Bay | Anakiwa Jetty | Arrives Picton (approx) |
| 2pm | 2.15pm | 2.15pm | 2.15pm | 3pm | 3.30pm |