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Picton: Lodge to Lodge Nature Walk and Sound Cruise

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Picton Scenic Boat Cruise and partial Queen Charlotte Track Walk. Stunning half day walk and scenic cruises.

Highlights

Experience a stunning scenic boat cruise and partial Queen Charlotte Track Walk.
Walk from Furneaux Lodge to breathtaking Punga Cove Resort in stunning bush.

Cruise from Picton to Furneaux Lodge where you disembark. Take the opportunity to grab a coffee or even brunch before beginning your walk to Punga Cove Resort.

This section of the Queen Charlotte Track mainly follows the coastline around Endeavour Inlet through regenerating native bush.

Once farmland, this part of the walkway has reverted to nature and the forest is once again lush and alive with the sound of birdsong.

The area is also rich with history as it was once the site of an Antimony Mine, take some time to read the interpretation panels there. Continue around the shore, with pasture land on either side and then through native forest with views right down the Inlet to the main Queen Charlotte Sound.

Upon arrival at Punga Cove Resort relax and enjoy the facilities before boarding your cruise vessel for your return boat journey to Picton, arriving back between 5.30pm and 6.00pm. Upon check in the reservations team will confirm the pick up time from the resort with you and provide you with a map.

Adult $101.00

Child $67.00 (5-14 years old)

Infant $0.00 (0-4 years old)

Duration

The duration of this experience is 1 days

Location

Departs from Beachcomber Cruises - The Waterfront
Corner of London Quay and Wellington St
Picton.

Child Friendly

This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

IMPORTANT - Please Note: Due to the nature of our trips we have a strict check-in policy. All participants must arrive and check-in at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled trip time. Failure to do so may result in the forfeit of your ticket and will be strictly non-refundable or transferable.
Ages: Child Age is 5-14 years old.
Available to purchase for $6 in the office before you depart are Beachcomber Cruises keep cups, we no longer use single use cups on board our vessels due the huge environmental impact. Upon purchase of a Beachcomber Cruises keep cup guests can enjoy tea and coffee onboard for the duration of the tour.
Duration: Allow for the day - The cruise vessel departs 9am from Picton and 4.20-4.30pm from Punga Cove Resort to take you back to Picton.
The walk is approximately 3 to 5 hours depending on your pace, however it is recommended you take your time to soak in the beautiful scenery. The total walking distance is approximately 11.5kms.
Parking: Car parking can be found at the bottom of Wellington Street and is $5.00 per day, Please pay as you park by entering your number plate in the machine.
Beachcomber Cruises Terms and Conditions:
A refund of the total price less 10% will be given if booking is cancelled 48 hours in advance. Bookings cancelled within 48 hours, no refund due.
Beachcomber Cruises reserves the right to amend timetables, cancel departures, substitute plant and equipment and alter ticket prices without prior notification.
Bookme's own terms and conditions also apply.

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Picton: Lodge to Lodge Nature Walk and Sound Cruise

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ayumis from New Zealand wrote on 18 January 2024

Great experience

It was soooo great trip , I’ve experienced everything on the day on my list of holiday! Recommend❤️

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markcreba from New Zealand wrote on 12 January 2024

Excellent

Great experience and service. Would definitely recommend. Such a beautiful part of the world.

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lucd from Belgium wrote on 17 November 2023

Great walk

Nice boatride to start of the walk. Beautiful easy walk with many great sceneries.

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deborahl5 from New Zealand wrote on 25 October 2023

Spectacular views & expert guide

This exceeded our expectations. On top of the stunning views from Furneaux to Punga Cove, Jason was an amazing guide who gave a scientific commentary. We saw dusky dolphins and he was a pro with them. As tangata whenua, he had exceptional local, first-hand knowledge about the history and environmentalism. We ended our walk by jumping off the wharf at Punga Cove and seeing more dolphins on the way home!

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D. Engel from New Zealand wrote on 02 March 2023

Lovely walk & informative boat ride

Nice walk with pretty views. The skipper of the boat had lots of interesting information to share about the sounds, its heritage and current conservation projects which made the whole trip more valuable!

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