Activities

Punga Cove is the perfect location to explore calm Endeavour Inlet, the Queen Charlotte Track and local tracks.

Four people walk through native bush on the northern Queen Charlotte Track in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.
Four people walk through native bush on the northern Queen Charlotte Track in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.

Day Trips to Punga Cove Resort

Day Trips to Punga Cove Resort
Aerial image of two bikers biking the track through bush edging the water.
Aerial image of two bikers biking the track through bush edging the water.

Walks around Punga Cove

Punga Cove is the perfect place to base yourself to walk the Queen Charlotte Track and other local tracks.

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Things to do at Punga Cove

Punga Cove staff can arrange a choice of land and water-based activities to explore our beautiful local area.

These include:

  • Walk or bike the Queen Charlotte Track to Furneaux Lodge for lunch, and catch the scheduled Cougar Line water taxi back to Punga Cove.
  • Sailing, diving and fishing charters.
  • Wine tours.

Equipment and facilities available to Punga Cove guests include:

  • Kayaks
  • Stand up paddle boards (SUPs)
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Spa pool

Day Guest Facilities

  • Cruise & Lunch guests: Complimentary use of kayaks, paddleboards and outdoor games.
  • Day visitors: Kayaks, paddleboards and hot tubs: $15pp
  • Fishing rod hire: $15
  • Bait: $15
  • Overnight guests: All facilities complimentary, excluding fishing rods and bait which are available for a small fee.

Wine Tours depart Blenheim. Pick up from Picton can be arranged.

Seafood Cruises

Scenic Marlborough Sounds Cruise

Four people sitting outdoors at a winery cellar door drinking wine on a wine tour Marlborough near Blenheim, at the top of New Zealand's South Island
Two small green islands in the Marlborough Sounds, a paradise for exploring, at the top of New Zealand's South Island.
A black/green native tui perches in a native kowhai tree with brilliant yellow flowers in the Marlborough Sounds, at the top of New Zealand's South Island..
Couple on bow of boat look down at two dolphins swimming under the boat, in the Marlborough Sounds at the top of New Zealand's South Island
Three people drinking wine in a vineyard as part of a wine tour in Marlborough near Blenheim, at the top of New Zealand's South Island
Close up of hands holding wine glasses with the Marlborough Sounds in the background at sunset - the top of New Zealand's South Island
Freshly steamed Greenshell mussels in the shell with parsley ready to eat in the Marlborough Sounds, at the top of New Zealand's South Island.
Full Day Tour

The best of Marlborough's wine and seafood | 7-8 hours | Full-day tour

Marlborough Icons Tour

Full Day 

Wine Tasting Tour

Lunch is Included

Afternoon Seafood Cruise
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Delicious fresh salmon and mussels are served aboard Marlborough Tour Company's Seafood Odyssea cruise from Picton in New Zealand's Marlborough Sounds.
Cloudy Bay Clams, Greenshell mussels and Regal salmon are served at the source on a Seafood Odyssea cruise in New Zealand's spectacular Marlborough Sounds from Picton.
Afternoon Cruise

Sample fresh seafood, cooked at the source | 3 hours | Half-day cruise

Seafood Odyssea Cruise

Relax and enjoy the stunning Marlborough Sounds with the exclusive afternoon Seafood Odyssea Cruise, departing Picton.
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A passenger is greeted by a smiling Cougar Line staff member while boarding in Picton in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.
A Cougar Line boat with passengers onboard cruises into a calm bay in the Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui, Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.
Four people walk on the northern Queen Charlotte Track in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.
Piwakawaka, or fantail, Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand
Four people walk through native bush on the northern Queen Charlotte Track in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.
Native fern frond in the sun, Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand
Lush green New Zealand punga tree ferns and bush are reflected in the tranquil blue waters of the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.
A native tui bird sits in a blooming yellow kōwhai tree in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand
Two people walk on the northern Queen Charlotte Track in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.
Bestselling Half Day

Oct-Apr only

Cruise to Motuara Island

Half Day 

Predator-Free Sanctuary 

Birdsong

Summit Views
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A passenger is greeted by a smiling Cougar Line staff member while boarding in Picton in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.
An aerial view of the Furneaux Lodge jetty, boat shed, Cougar Line boat and smaller boats in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.
An aerial view of a Cougar Line boat and wake as it cruises through Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.
A hillside view through native tree ferns shows a Cougar Line boat arriving at the Punga Cove jetty in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.
A Cougar Line boat cruises through the Marlborough Sounds under an orange sky before sunset, New Zealand.
The Marlborough Sounds water, hills and full moon at sunset, Marlborough, New Zealand.
A Cougar Line boat departs the jetty at Ship Cove/Meretoto in the outer Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.
Lush green New Zealand punga tree ferns and bush are reflected in the tranquil blue waters of the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.
The name on the side of Cougar Line's Sounds Exciting boat sits above the boat's wake, while cruising the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand
A Cougar Line boat leaves a wake in the calm water as it cruises through the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.
Bestseller

Behind-the-scenes Marlborough Sounds experience

Sounds Delivery Cruise

No two trips will ever be the same

Behind-the-scenes on local life

Half Day

Chance to spot wildlife
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Mail boat staff member hands a large mail bag to a man on the jetty - Pelorus Mail Boat
Shot of side of Pelorus Mail boat and the Kenepuru Sound, including water and bush covered land.
Jumping dolphin spotted from the Pelorus Mail Boat.

Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere - 5-6 hours - 3 routes/ 3 departures per week Monday, Wednesday & Friday

The Mail Run Cruise

Our Mail Run day cruises – year-round – include stunning scenery, spectacular wildlife, and an adventure you will never forget. Choose from three scenic routes, each as unique as the other.
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Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere - 5-6 hours - Saturdays (0ver summer)

The Saturday Mail Run

Our Saturday Mailrun offers a little bit of everything. Enjoy beautiful scenery, spectacular wildlife and peace like never before as our postie takes a relaxing cruise around the scenic Pelorus Sound, whilst delivering mail.
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