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 also scenic cruises.
For water transfers outside of this schedule, or for exclusive charter bookings, please talk to us.
WINTER TIMETABLE: May - September
All times are approximate except for Picton departure times.
Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui
| Departs Picton | Torea Bay | Bay of Many Coves | Ship Cove/ Meretoto | Resolution Bay | Furneaux Lodge | Punga Cove | Bay of Many Coves | Torea Bay |
Arrives Picton (approx) |
| 9am | 9.15am | 9.30am | 10am | 10.15am | 10.30am | 10.45am | 11.15am | 11.45am | 12noon |
| 1.30pm | 1.45pm | 2pm | 2.30pm | 2.45pm | 3pm | 3.15pm | 3.45pm | 4.15pm | 4.30pm |
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5.30pm Fridays* |
5.45pm | 6pm | N/A | 6.15pm | 6.45pm | 7pm | 7.30pm | 8pm | 8.15pm |
*Fridays only, April - September
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 |
SUMMER TIMETABLE: October - April
All times are approximate except for Picton departure times.
Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui
| Departs Picton | Torea Bay | Bay of Many Coves | Ship Cove/ Meretoto | Resolution Bay | Furneaux Lodge | Punga Cove | Bay of Many Coves | Torea Bay |
Arrives Picton (approx) |
| 8am | 8.15am | 8.30am | 9am | 9.15am | 9.30am | 9.45am | 10.15am | 10.45am | 11am |
| 10am | 10.15am | 10.30am | 11am | 11.15am | 11.30am | 11.45am | 12.15pm | 12.45pm | 1pm |
| 1.30pm | 1.45pm | 2pm | 2.30pm | 2.45pm | 3pm | 3.15pm | 3.45pm | 4.15pm | 4.30pm |
| 6pm (Fridays only*) | 6.15pm | 6.30pm | N/A | 6.45pm | 7pm | 7.15pm | 7.45pm | 8.15pm | 9pm |
*This sailing time may also be available sporadically on other evenings through until the end of April. Please email us or phone us on +64 3 573 7925 to find out when these are.
Grove Arm
| Departs Picton | Lochmara Bay | Mistletoe Bay | Waterfall Bay | Anakiwa Jetty | Arrives Picton (approx) |
| 11.30am | 11.45am-12noon | 11.45am-12noon | 11.45am-12noon | 12.30pm* | 12.30pm-1pm |
| 2.30pm | 2.45pm | 3pm-3.15pm | 3pm-3.15pm | 3.30pm-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.