Marlborough Sounds Cruise & 3-Hour Scenic Walk
Overview
For those who have limited time but wish to explore and marvel at the stunning scenery and diverse wildlife along New Zealand’s Queen Charlotte Track, this scenic cruise and 10.5km independent walk from Resolution Bay to Furneaux Lodge is the ideal choice.
This walk attracts walkers of all abilities and ages and is well-maintained, with Marlborough’s climate allowing for pleasant year-round walking.
Depending on the time of year, you’ll head out from Picton’s Cougar Line office between 9-10am and take the relaxing one-hour cruise of Queen Charlotte Sound, enjoying awe-inspiring views not seen by road or the Cook Strait ferry crossing.
Once you reach your drop-off destination of Resolution Bay, you’ll head out on the gentle track set amid lush native forest and ideally placed for spectacular views of Queen Charlotte Sound.
The track gently curves along the shoreline and descends to the historic Furneaux Lodge, where you’ll have the chance to rest, wander the grounds and enjoy refreshments before taking your return boat trip from the Lodge. You’ll arrive back at Picton’s Cougar Line office around 90 minutes later (around 4.30pm).
Highlights include:
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
For those who have limited time but wish to explore and marvel at the stunning scenery and diverse wildlife along New Zealand’s Queen Charlotte Track, this scenic cruise and 10.5km independent walk from Resolution Bay to Furneaux Lodge is the ideal choice.
This walk attracts walkers of all abilities and ages and is well-maintained, with Marlborough’s climate allowing for pleasant year-round walking.
Depending on the time of year, you’ll head out from Picton’s Cougar Line office between 9-10am and take the relaxing one-hour cruise of Queen Charlotte Sound, enjoying awe-inspiring views not seen by road or the Cook Strait ferry crossing.
Once you reach your drop-off destination of Resolution Bay, you’ll head out on the gentle track set amid lush native forest and ideally placed for spectacular views of Queen Charlotte Sound.
The track gently curves along the shoreline and descends to the historic Furneaux Lodge, where you’ll have the chance to rest, wander the grounds and enjoy refreshments before taking your return boat trip from the Lodge. You’ll arrive back at Picton’s Cougar Line office around 90 minutes later (around 4.30pm).
Highlights include:
- An excellent taste of the Queen Charlotte Track without the time and effort it takes to walk the entire 70km track;
- Convenience of drop-off and pick-up from/to arrival and destination points;
- Added benefit of scenic cruise before and after the 10.5km walk;
- Refreshments available at the historic Furneaux Lodge;
- Chance to spot New Zealand’s native fauna and flora along the way.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
