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Experience a day in the beautiful Queen Charlotte Sound visiting Motuara Island

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Cruise Ship Day Special

Motuara Island and a Day in the Sounds

Experience Motuara island and Ship Cove before arriving at your chosen location for the day at Furneaux Lodge or Punga Cove.

Operates
01 Oct - 30 Apr
Check in time
7:30am
Departure time
8am
Return trip pick up
Return to Picton
5:30pm
Duration
Full Day
Distance
Walk/Ride From/To
Approx. Walk/Ride time
Pricing & Bookings
From NZD
Adults
15+
$
111
Child
5-14
$
77
Infants
0-4
$
0
Free

Pricing is indicative only. Final pricing is determined at time of booking.

Private Charter

Currently Unavailable

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Overview

Available from 01 Oct - 30 April only join our 8:00am departure from Picton out to the stunning Motuara bird Island, enjoy approx 1 hour of native birdlife and immerse yourself in the natural surroundings and stunning views.

On arrival at this magnificent island you will hear a chorus of songs from the local inhabitants. Sit and enjoy the bird viewing station approx 5 minute walk from jetty before following the moderate gradient track approx 800m one way around the hill with several lookout points along the way before reaching the highest point of the island (128m) there awaits fantastic views across to Ship Cove. There is a spectacular view to the North Island from the Cook Straight Lookout. Lift the lid on one of many wooden nestling boxes along the track and a sleepy Little Blue Penguin may just glance up to see who is watching over him.

Our vessel will come and pick you up from Motuara island then transport to historic Ship Cove for a site visit before having you arrive at your chosen location for the day either Furneaux Lodge or Punga Cove.

Rested and relaxed after your day in the Queen Charlotte sounds rejoin our Beachcomber Cruises vessel and make your way your way back to Picton for approx. 5:30pm

On board Facilities

To reduce environmental impact Beachcomber Cruises no longer use any single use cups on board any of our vessels. We have reusable souvenir keep cups available to purchase in the office prior to departure, we then provide complimentary tea and coffee to enjoy during the tour.

Highlights

  • A great day out in the Queen Charlotte Sound
  • A visit to Motuara Bird island
  • Choose with either Furneaux Lodge or Punga Cove as your day location.

Timetable

Summer departures

1 Oct to 30 April - 8:00 am  Daily

Please note

* this departure time allows approx 60 minutes on Motuara Island – 01 Oct to 30 April

Add-ons

Route Map

Please Note:
Routes marked on the map are an indication only. The actual route taken may vary dependent on a variety of factors.
Map Pin A
Start of Queen Charlotte Track Walk/Bike
Map Pin B
End of Queen Charlotte Track Walk/Bike
Boat Cruise
Queen Charlotte Track Walk/Bike
Pricing & Bookings
From NZD
Adults
15+
$
111
Child
5-14
$
77
Infants
0-4
$
0
Free

Pricing is indicative only. Final pricing is determined at time of booking.

Private Charter

Currently Unavailable

This product is currently unavailable. Please contact us for more information.

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