All our  Shorter Walks start and end with a cruise through part of the beautiful Queen Charlotte Sound. Join us aboard one of our fast passenger launches and let your adventure begin!

Prices: the fares on all Endeavour Express Shorter Walks are the same price (unless otherwise specified): Adult $63.00, Junior $35.00 and children under 5 FREE

Our ever popular "Captain Cook Explorer"

Walking time approx 4.5 hours Departs daily from Picton at 9:00 a.m Returns from Furneaux Lodge at 3:15 p.m, arrival back in Picton approx 5:00p.m For this, the most popular of the walks in our collection,  join us as we cruise from Picton to Ship Cove, at the start of the Queen Charlotte Track. Ship Cove is the historic heart of the Queen Charlotte Sound. It is here that Captain Cook used to make his base for other explorations around Looks similar as in Captain Cooks day   New Zealand and the wider Pacific. Today Ship Cove is a rare, unspoilt paradise. You will have time to explore it before setting off on your walk. As the Queen Charlotte Track leaves Ship Cove it climbs quite steeply through some of the oldest surviving native forest in the region. On reaching the first saddle you are rewarded with a particularly fine view over Motuara Island. Often the North Island coast is clearly visible. The Track makes an easy descent to Resolution Bay where many walkers enjoy a short break at the Cabins to sample the home baking! An easy rise from Resolution Bay Cabins takes you over the next saddle and into Endeavour Inlet. There are numerous fine views on the way and a seat to rest on as you enjoy the first glimpse of  the Inlet. Another section of fine forest takes you along an easy section of the Track to historic Furneaux Lodge at the head of Endeavour Inlet. This is the "pub with no road" where you can enjoy some refreshment before embarking with Endeavour Express for the return cruise to Picton, picking up trampers from along the Track as we go.

The "Resolution Ramble"

Walking time approx 2 hours Departs daily from Picton at 9:00 a.m. Also at 10:00 a.m between 1st December and 28 February Returns from Furneaux Lodge at 3:15 p.m, arrival back in Picton approx 5:00 p.m As with the "Captain Cook Explorer", we start with a cruise from Picton to Ship Cove, where you disembark. There is ample time to explore Ship Cove and perhaps enjoy the short side walk to the twin waterfalls (about 20 minutes) before starting on your main walk which takes you through beautiful native bush to Resolution Bay. Here you will have plenty of time for a picnic or to enjoy a farmhouse style lunch at Resolution Bay Cabins.  You may like to feed the tame fish which live off the end of the wharf, they will reward you with a captivating display of fishy antics! Our boat return to collect you from Resolution Bay at around 2:30 p.m and transfer you to Furneaux Lodge in Endeavour Inlet. Here you can enjoy approximately an hour ashore before we depart Picton bound at 3:15 p.m

Follow in  "Furneaux's Footsteps"

Walking time approx 2 hours Departs daily from Picton at 9:00 a.m. Also at 10:00 a.m between 1st December and 28 February Returns from Furneaux Lodge at 3:15 p.m, arrival back in Picton approx 5:00p.m Again, we cruise out to historic Ship Cove where you will have the opportunity for a brief shore visit. Reboard the boat as we continue our cruise to Resolution Bay where you disembark. Take a break for a delicious morning tea or stay for an early lunch before starting on the Queen Charlotte Track. Your walk will take you through regenerating bush (Resolution Bay was once farmland) as you make the steady, but easy, climb to the saddle overlooking Endeavour Inlet. There is then a magnificent stretch of native forest as the Track descends to Furneaux Lodge at the head of the Inlet.

Take the challenge of the "Hilltop Hiker"

Walking time approx 6 hours Recommended for fit walkers only. Not suitable for children. Departs daily from Picton at 9:00 a.m. Returns from Torea Bay at 4:00 p.m, arrival back in Picton approx 5:00p.m We cruise out from Picton for approximately � hour to the picturesque Bay of Many Coves to leave you at the Gem Resort. Here is a last opportunity to buy additional film etc before starting on the walk. The first stretch of this walk is a very steep climb out of the Bay and up onto the ridges. You will enjoy some wonderful views over the Queen Charlotte Sound before entering a patch of old native beech forest. You will need to follow the track markers carefully until you emerge onto the hilltops and join the Queen Charlotte Track itself. Expect this stage to take you approximately 1 � hours. During the remaining 4 � hours of this walk you will enjoy some of the finest and most breathtaking views that you will find anywhere in the world. At various times you will be able to see into both the Queen Charlotte and Kenepuru Sounds, sometimes into both at once. Eventually you descend to the Torea Saddle and so to Torea Bay itself ready for our boat to pick you up at approximately 4:00 p.m on our return journey to Picton. Track at Anakiwa on the way.

Our shortest walk..... "Waterfall Wander"

Walking time approx 1 hour Departs daily from Picton at 9:00 a.m. Also at 10:00 a.m between 1st December and 28 February Returns from Furneaux Lodge at 3:15 p.m, arrival back in Picton approx 5:00 p.m Enjoy the cruising and visits to Ship Cove and, sometimes, Resolution Bay, before disembarking at Furneaux Lodge. Here you can enjoy a walk through very old native bush as you make your way to the waterfall on the lower slopes of Mt. Furneaux. Take a picnic with you or return to the Lodge for lunch and a relaxing afternoon before joining our return cruise to Picton.

"Budget But Beautiful"

Walking time approx 6 hours Departs daily from Picton at 9:00 a.m. Prices: Adult $53.00, Junior $35.00 and children under 5 FREE Walking from Torea Bay to Anakiwa. Pickup at Anakiwa at 4:30pm.

"Top of the World Walk"

Walking time approx 3 hours Departs daily from Picton at 9:00 a.m. Also at 10:00 a.m between 1st December and 28 February Prices: Adult $56.00, Junior $35.00 and children under 5 FREE Walking from Torea Bay to Mistletoe Bay. Pickup at Mistletoe Bay at 4:15pm.

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