Getting to Punga Cove - Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand

Accommodation

We offer a range of hillside accommodation featuring scenic views of Endeavour Inlet. Choose from premium suites and chalets perfect for couples, to family and group apartments or basic rooms for those on a budget.

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About Us

Punga Cove is locally owned by Marlborough Tour Company and has decades of experience providing a range of accommodation options here in the beautiful Marlborough Sounds.

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Getting here

Getting to Punga Cove is easy – by boat from Picton, by foot or mountain bike on the Queen Charlotte Track, by helicopter from anywhere.

The Kenepuru Road to Punga Cove is currently closed as at 28/12/2023

The Queen Charlotte Track passes directly through lodge, and we are a popular overnight or lunch stop for walkers and mountain bikers.

To get here by boat from Picton, book your transfer on a Cougar Line scheduled sailing or by direct water taxi transfer. The scenic journey through Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui takes about an hour.

To reach us by road, turn onto Kenepuru Road from Queen Charlotte Drive at Linkwater. Note the road is very windy, and the last few kilometres are unsealed.

The Kenepuru Road to Punga Cove is currently closed as at 28/12/2023

If you are coming by private boat, we can arrange moorings and tender transfers by request – please contact us.

Location and map

Punga Cove is located in beautiful Endeavour Inlet, Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui, Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.

A map of the Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui including the Queen Charlotte Track, accommodation and Cougar Line passenger drop-off points in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.

Timetable and transfers

Cougar Line scheduled cruises visit Punga Cove several times daily. See Cougar Line’s daily schedule to plan and book your water transfer to stay or at Punga Cove, book a Cruise & Lunch or come to us via the Queen Charlotte Track.

For water transfers outside of the daily timetable, or for exclusive charter bookings, contact Cougar Line directly.