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1 Day Walk or Ride the Queen Charlotte Track from Torea Bay to Punga Cove

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Cruise Ship Day Special

Torea Bay to Punga Cove

Feel like a challenge? This full day walk from Torea Bay to Punga Cove is 23.6km long and is the most challenging and rewarding section of the Queen Charlotte Track.

Operates
Summer Schedule: October - April
Check in time
7:30am
Departure time
8:00am
Return trip pick up
4:20pm
Return to Picton
Duration
9 hours (approx)
Distance
24km
Walk/Ride From/To
Torea Bay to Punga Cove
Approx. Walk/Ride time
7-8 hours
Pricing & Bookings
From NZD
Adults
15+
$
106
Child
5-14
$
72
Infants
0-4
$
0
Free

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

Private Charter

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Overview

Feel like a challenge? This full day walk from Torea Bay to Punga Cove is 23.6km long and is the most challenging and rewarding section of the Queen Charlotte Track. Offering panoramic views of the Queen Charlotte and Kenepuru Sounds this is a day full of breathtaking views.

Depart Picton onboard our 8am departure (01 October-30 April only) and it's a short cruise across to Torea Bay, approximately 20 minutes away.  

After a steep climb out of Torea Bay you will climb through native bush to the ridge which divides the Queen Charlotte and Kenepuru Sounds. The track weaves in and out of regenerating forest along the undulating ridge line. At your feet, you will see the bays and coves of the intricate coastline stretching into the distance.

Sometimes you will see the opaque green waters of Kenepuru Sound, at other times the sparkling blue sea of Queen Charlotte Sound. Watch out for weka and you may hear the liquid notes of bellbirds and other native New Zealand birds.

Please note a good level of fitness is required to get you to Punga Cove in time to meet our boat at approximately 4.20pm. You can buy meals and drinks at the Boatshed Bar, beside the wharf.

(This walk operates from 1st October through to 30 April)

Notes:

  1. All resorts operate a closedown period over the winter months so there may be no café facilities available at the end of your walk. Please contact our reservations office to check for current availability.

Distance and Duration

24km, approximately 7-8 hours walking

Terms and Conditions

  • If you have a discount card please contact our office directly to receive your discount. Refunds will not be made if you book online at full rate.
  • There is a minimum number of persons required for this tour to operate, our reservations team will contact you if this will not be going ahead
  • During the winter months we do operate on a reduced schedule, if the day you require is not available on the booking calendar please contact us to check for additional availability

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.

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

Timetable

Please note

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+
$
106
Child
5-14
$
72
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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