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Queen Charlotte Sounds Marlborough

Queen Charlotte Sounds Marlborough. Half Day 1 . The World Famous Queen Charlotte Magic Mail Run 2. Historic Ship Cove Cruise 3. Sunday Afternoon Cruise 4. Bird Sanctuary Eco Tour 5. Round the Bays ‘Pet Fish’ Cruise One Day Relaxing 6 . Lunch & Cruise

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Queen Charlotte Sounds Marlborough

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  1. Queen Charlotte Sounds Marlborough

  2. Half Day 1. The World Famous Queen Charlotte Magic Mail Run 2. Historic Ship Cove Cruise 3. Sunday Afternoon Cruise 4. Bird Sanctuary Eco Tour 5. Round the Bays ‘Pet Fish’ Cruise One Day Relaxing 6. Lunch & Cruise Multi Day Active 7. Great Track & Pack Pass One Day Active 8. Natures Best Walk 1 9. Natures Best Walk 2 10. Top of the World 11. Wildly Free Walk 12. Freedom Walk 13. Wilderness Walk 14. Mountain Biking Our Location 15. Beachcomber Fun Cruises – Where to find us 16. Picton Water Taxis Beachcomber Fun Cruises has a Department of Conservation Marine Mammal Permit

  3. The Magic Mail Run • Joining the Magic Mail Boat is the best way to see the beautiful Queen Charlotte Sound. The real Marlborough Sounds. • We offer the only licensed NZ Post Rural delivery service by water in the Queen Charlotte Sounds. Share the excitement of mail day as we reach places that other cruises only dream of. Deliver the mail and groceries to families that live in these beautiful remote places. • Also say ‘Hi’ to the kids waiting on the wharf for their school work to be delivered from correspondence school. • Upon arrival at Ship Cove, step back in time… • Observe Captain Cook’s memorial, walk along the beach or dabble in the creek. Imagine where Captain Cooks ship the Endeavour was anchored and observe the resident Oyster Catchers, Weka & Paradise Ducks. • Tour Highlights (Approximately 4.25 hours) • Learn the history of the Marlborough Sounds • View marine life along the way such as dolphins and • New Zealand Fur Seals • See and hear native birds including Bellbirds & Tui’s • Travel to the remote ends of the Queen Charlotte Sound • Learn the history of the Queen Charlotte Sound from your friendly skipper • Sit back and relax with complimentary tea & coffee • Important Information • Departs daily Monday to Saturday at 1.30pm • The mail route alters daily in order to cover the many different areas within the Queen Charlotte Sound. PLEASE NOTE: While you are ashore, you are responsible for your own health and safety.

  4. Ship Cove Cruise Picton’s Most PopularMorning Cruise Join the ones that know, jump aboard ‘Tiri Cat’ Beachcombers, 14 meter, 90 passenger catamaran for your Queen Charlotte experience. Cruise to historical Ship Cove, observing the many varieties of seabirds and wildlife along the way. On arrival at Ship Cove you will have the opportunity to go ashore for 15 minutes where you will step back in time and enjoy the tranquility of this bay. Take your chance to dabble in the creek where Captain Cook made home brew for his crew and share the beach with the resident bird life. Also a great opportunity to have your photo taken beside the Captain Cook monument commemorating his five visits to this area. On rejoining your cruise vessel you will visit Resolution Bay to feed the pet fish, then Endeavour Inlet to view Furneaux Lodge and Punga Cove Resort before returning back to Picton. • Tour Highlights (Approximately 3 hours) • 15 minutes ashore at Ship Cove • Feed the pet fish in Resolution Bay • View the resident wildlife and marine mammals such as New Zealand Fur Seals and dolphins. • View a New Zealand King Salmon farm • Learn the history of the Queen Charlotte Sound from your friendly skipper • Sit back and relax with complimentary tea & coffee Important Information Departs daily at 9.30am with an approximate return time of 12.30pm. PLEASE NOTE: While you are ashore, you are responsible for your own health and safety.

  5. Sunday Afternoon Cruise Beachcomber’s Sunday Afternoon cruise is one of sheer delight featuring a combination of our Ship Cove Cruise and the Motuara Island Bird Sanctuary Eco Tour. You will cruise to the outer reaches of the Queen Charlotte Sounds where you will visit Motuara Island a ‘predator free bird sanctuary’. Keep an eye open and many varieties of seabirds will be seen en-route Motuara Island. After leaving Motuara Island you will cruise to historical Ship Cove, named by Captain Cook in 1770. Here you will have the opportunity to go ashore for a 15 minute stroll on the beach with the resident Oyster Catchers, Paradise Ducks and the native Wood Hens (Weka). Also visit Captain Cook’s monument to commemorate his five visits here, before cruising through the Endeavour Inlet viewing Furneaux Lodge and Punga Cove Resort and viewing the salmon farm in Ruakaka Bay, this will see you cruising back to Picton. Tour Highlights (Allow approximately 4 hours) • Visit predator free Motuara Island Bird Sanctuary • View local wildlife in their natural habitat • Step ashore at historical Ship Cove • Learn the history of the Queen Charlotte Sound from your friendly skipper • Sit back and relax with complimentary tea & coffee Important Information Departs every Sunday at 1.30pm with an approximate return time of 5.30pm. PLEASE NOTE: While you are ashore, you are responsible for your own health and safety.

  6. Bird Sanctuary Eco Tour Motuara Island bird sanctuary attracts bird lovers from all over the world. All introduced pests were removed in the early 1990s and the island is now home to a variety of native species having struggled to survive, or died out on the mainland. These include saddleback (tieke), NZ robin (toutouwai), bellbird (korimako), tui, grey warbler (riroriro), NZ pigeon (kereru), silver eye (tauhou), fantail (piwakawaka), the endangered South Island Saddleback, the very rare king shag, Maud Island frog and the Marlborough green gecko. Follow the track which winds up to the highest point of the island and there awaits you fantastic views across to Ship Cove. There is a spectacular view to the North Island from the Cook Strait lookout. From October to April, our 8am departure will allow one and a half hours ashore on Motuara Island. With a pickup time of 10.30am this will enable you to have the choice of continuing your cruise back to Picton which includes a 15 minute stop at Ship Cove or choose to day walk or mountain bike on the Queen Charlotte Track. On arrival, from May to September, at this magnificent island you will disembark for a 30 minute chorus of song from the local inhabitants. Lift the lid on one of the many wooden nestling boxes along the track and a sleepy Little Blue Penguin may just glance up to see who is watching over them. Motuara Island is a predator free island administered by the Department of Conservation. Tour Highlights • View the resident wildlife and marine mammals such as New Zealand Fur Seals and visiting Dolphins • Learn the history of the Queen Charlotte Sound from your friendly skipper. • Sit back and relax with complimentary tea & coffee Important Information 8am departure 1st October to 30th April- 1 ½ hours ashore 9.30am departure 1st May to 30th September – 30 minutes ashore PLEASE NOTE: While you are ashore, you are responsible for your own health and safety.

  7. Round The Bays The Pet Fish Cruise The Beachcomber ‘Round the Bays’ cruise takes you on a tour of discovery in the Queen Charlotte Sounds most beautiful bays. Spectacular scenery is always in sight and as you watch it unfold you will see for yourself why so many travelers return to the magnificent waterway year after year. Relax and enjoy the pleasure of cruising in comfort and style. Cruise first class aboard Picton’s luxury flagship, the 150 passenger catamaran M.V Beachcomber, which features indoor/ outdoor viewing decks, complimentary tea and coffee and friendly commentary from your skipper. Our experienced skippers will take you to all points of interest and make it an experience never to be forgotten. Tour Highlights (Allow 2.5 hours) • Feed the famous Pet Fish in Double Cove • Cruise past the unique unspoilt bays nestled along the shore line • Travel the inner part of the Queen Charlotte Sound • Sit back and relax with complimentary tea & coffee • Learn the history of the Queen Charlotte Sound from your friendly skipper Important Information Available 1st December – 31st March. Departs daily at 11.30am and 2.00pm. Subject to boat availability.

  8. Lunch & Cruise Punga Cove, Furneaux Lodge and the Portage Resort For a relaxing day out join Beachcomber Cruises in Picton for lunch at a resort of your choice. All Lunch & Cruises include a cruise in the magical Queen Charlotte Sound. Punga Cove Resort, the sanctuary in the sound is just the place to spend the day relaxing. Punga Cove is set in magnificent surroundings with the Punga Fern Restaurant boasting breathtaking views across Endeavour Inlet, complimented by their superb menu and wine list. Furneaux Lodge is nestled at the foot of Mount Furneaux in Endeavour Inlet, surrounded by 2000 acres of native virgin forest. Set in 3 acres of lawns and gardens, Furneaux Lodge is totally unspoilt as access is by boat or walking only. Each day is different at the Portage Resort Hotel, a contemporary New Zealand resort with great food and wine. Enjoy fresh imaginative food in the Te Weka Restaurant or a casual waterfront meal in the Snapper Café. Lunch is available from their restaurants and is payable at the lodge. En route to your chosen resort, you will have the opportunity to go ashore at Ship Cove for a 15 minute stopover to enjoy the tranquility of this wonderful bay. Tour Highlights (Allow all day) • See local wildlife in their natural habitat • Spend 15 minutes ashore at Ship Cove • Experience the magic of Queen Charlotte Sound • Sit back and relax with complimentary tea & coffee Learn the history of the Queen Charlotte Sound from your friendly skipper Important Information Departure time daily is 9.30am with an approximate return time of 5.30pm.

  9. Queen Charlotte Track (Great Track & Pack Pass) The Queen Charlotte Track is rated one of the Great Walks of New Zealand. This panoramic track offers virgin New Zealand bush, exceptional views and accommodation to cater for everyone’s budget which is made up of camping grounds, backpackers and five star resorts. The track is usually completed in four days, though it can be completed at your own leisure. We invite you to travel with us on The Great Track and Pack Pass, which is the best option for those who intend to walk or mountain bike all or part of the Queen Charlotte Track. *This pass includes return transport to and from the trackwith daily transfers of your luggageto your overnight destinations along the way. Cruise to your drop off destination aboard our 14 meter, 90 passenger catamaran ‘Tiri Cat’ for your Queen Charlotte Track experience. Featuring panoramic windows take in the magical views from inside the cabin or on the top outdoor viewing deck. Being very stable she has plenty of room to move about freely as well as full toilet facilities. Tour Highlights • Fantastic sceneryenroute to Ship Cove • Learn the history of the Queen Charlotte Sound from your friendly skipper • Beautiful native bush to walk mountain bike through on the Queen Charlotte Track. • Sit back and relax with complimentary tea & coffee Important Information Departs daily at 9.30am and 1.30pm. 8:00am departure available 1st October – 30th April *Pass includes: Passenger transport to your starting point on the track, luggage transfers along the track (one per person) and a return ticket to Picton travelling on our scheduled departures and pick ups. Additional boat transfers are an extra cost. PLEASE NOTE: As you are not guided, you are responsible for your own health and safety.

  10. Natures Best Walk 1 Ship Cove to Furneaux Lodge 15 kilometers Walking time 5 hours Venture into the great outdoors and get away for the day. Cruise the beautiful Queen Charlotte Sound to the beautiful and serene Ship Cove. Step into nature and spend a few minutes exploring the beach where Captain Cook spent much of his time. Observe the resident Oyster Catchers and Weka. Then walk through approximately 14 kilometers of native forest enroute to Furneaux Lodge catching fantastic views of the outer sounds. For a variety of scenery from rugged grand to placidly beautiful there is nothing that compares. On arrival at Furneaux Lodge a warm welcome awaits you where you can partake in refreshments before boarding your cruise vessel at 4.00-4.15pm for your return to Picton between 6-6.30pm. Tour Highlights (Allow all day) • Experience the Queen Charlotte Track in just one day • Capture the beauty of the Queen Charlotte Sound • Walk through native virgin bush • Step ashore at historical Ship Cove • Sit back and relax with complimentary tea & coffee • Learn the history of the Queen Charlotte Sound from your friendly skipper Important Information Departure time daily is 9.30am with an approximate return time of 5.30pm. 8am departure available 1st October to 30th April. PLEASE NOTE: As you are not guided, you are responsible for your own health and safety

  11. Natures Best Walk 2 Resolution Bay to Furneaux Lodge 10.5 kilometers Walking time 3 hours Venture into the great outdoors. This walk from Resolution Bay to Furneaux Lodge is designed for the not so energetic eliminating the 2 hour stretch from Ship Cove to Resolution Bay. However you will still have 15 minutes ashore at historical Ship Cove to explore and take some photos of the Captain Cook monument before disembarking at Resolution Bay. As you reach Tawa Saddle, take time to relax on the bench and absorb the stunning scenery that surrounds. Gaze out upon the deep blue sea and let your troubles wash away with the tide. On arrival at Furneaux Lodge a warm welcome awaits you where you can partake in refreshments before we collect you at 4.00-4.15pm for the return to Pictonbetween 6-6.30pm Tour Highlights (Allow all day) • Experience the Queen Charlotte Track in just one day • Capture the beauty of the Queen Charlotte Sound • Walk through native virgin bush • Step ashore at historical Ship Cove • Sit back and relax with complimentary tea & coffee • Learn the history of the Queen Charlotte Sound from your friendly skipper Important Information Departure time daily is 9.30am with an approximate return time of 5.30pm. 8am departure available 1st October to 30th April PLEASE NOTE: As you are not guided, you are responsible for your own health and safety.

  12. Top of the World Torea Bay to Punga Cove 23.6 kilometers Walking time 5½ - 7 ½ hours Feel like a challenge? We offer a full day walk from Torea Bay to Punga Cove which is 23.6kms long. With stunning scenery and challenging terrain this is a day walk like no other. Offering panoramic views of the Queen Charlotte and Kenepuru Sounds this is a day full of breathtaking views. Depart with Beachcomber Cruises vessel ‘Tracker’ at 8am to Torea Bay. Beachcomber Cruises vessel ‘Tiri Cat’ will be alongside the Punga Cove wharf at approximately 4.10pm to return you back to Picton. If you have time, at Punga Cove enjoy a drink or a meal from their Boatshed Bar. Tour Highlights (Allow all day) • Stunning views of both QueenCharlotte & Kenepuru Sounds • 360° panoramic views • Challenging & rewarding • Sit back and relax with complimentary tea & coffee • Learn the history of the Queen Charlotte Sound from your friendly skipper Important Information Available 1st October -30th April. Departure time daily is 8am. Pickup time at Punga Cove Resort is 4.10pm . The approximate return time to Picton is between 6-6.30pm. PLEASE NOTE: As you are not guided, you are responsible for your own health and safety.

  13. Wildly Free Walk Torea Bay to Anakiwa 20.7 Kilometers Walking time 5- 6 ½ hours Enjoy spectacular views as you climb the main ridge between Queen Charlotte and Kenepuru Sounds. Follow old bridle paths through regenerating forest that is home to weka, silver eyes, fantails and many more native New Zealand birds. Take time to look back over the distance covered during our walk and take in the breathtaking vistas. Your adventure ends with a gentle walk through the magnificent beech forest to Anakiwa where your boat will meet you to return you back to Picton. Tour Highlights (Allow all day) • Walk through magnificent beech forest • Sit back and relax with complimentary tea & coffee • Learn the history of the Queen Charlotte Sound from your friendly skipper Important Information Available 1st October – 30Th April with an 8:00am departure. PLEASE NOTE: As you are not guided, you are responsible for your own health and safety.

  14. Freedom Walk Torea Bay to Mistletoe Bay 7.8 kilometers Walking time 3 hours Get the best of both worlds with fantastic views over both the Queen Charlotte and Kenepuru Sounds. Bring your lunch, your camera and wear good walking shoes. This cruise and walk departs Picton at 9.30am and cruises over to Torea Bay. En route relax and enjoy the magic that this cruise has to offer. Once disembarking at Torea explore 8kms of the Queen Charlotte Walkway. Along the track, look out for the native wildlife. Near the end of the walk the track drops down into the native forest of tree ferns and beech tree undisturbed except for the call of the tui’s and bellbirds. • Tour Highlights (Allow all day) • Capture the magic of both sounds, Queen Charlotte and Kenepuru • Walking through native virgin forest • Sit back and relax with complimentary tea & coffee • Learn the history of the Queen Charlotte Sound from • your friendly skipper Important Information Available 1st December – 31st March. Departure time daily is 9:30am. PLEASE NOTE: As you are not guided, you are responsible for your own health and safety.

  15. Wilderness Walk Mistletoe Bay to Anakiwa 12.9 kilometers Walking time 4 hours Tour the inner sounds with the Round the Bays cruise. Disembark at Mistletoe Bay approximately 10.30am. Take the road from the jetty to the Te Mahia saddle where you can join the Queen Charlotte Track for the Anakiwa Wilderness Walk. There are surprises galore by the trail, a good eye will spot tiny native orchids. Take your camera to capture the magnificent views of the open bays. Listen to the music of the skylark in the open and the tui’s and bellbirds in the bush. • Tour Highlights (Allow all day) • Walk through spectacular beach forest • Sit back and relax with complimentary tea & coffee • Learn the history of the Queen Charlotte Sound from your friendly skipper Important Information Available 1st December – 31st March. Departure time daily is 11:30am. PLEASE NOTE: As you are not guided, you are responsible for your own health and safety.

  16. Queen Charlotte Track Mountain Biking For the more adventurous, the Queen Charlotte Track is regarded as New Zealand's best single mountain bike track. Renowned for its stunning scenery and challenging terrain the Queen Charlotte Track is suitable for novice to experience riders. The Queen Charlotte Track is open to bikers all year round, except for peak summer times from December 1st to February 28th when only the last two sections from Camp Bay to Anakiwa can be cycled. Beachcomber Fun Cruises are able to offer many different options for your mountain bike adventure. The Mountain Bikers ChallengeA challenge even for the best riders, this ride is from Torea Bay to Anakiwa and is approximately 20.5 kms along the scenic Queen Charlotte track. A must for any keen mountain biker. The Mountain Bikers Easy Rider The easy rider includes a good part of the round the bays cruise. You will disembark at Mistletoe Bay and take an easy ride along 12 kms of native forest on the magical Queen Charlotte track to Anakiwa, with the option of continuing onto Picton. The 2 Day Extreme Mountain Bike AdventureThis only operates between 1st March to 31st November. The 2 day extreme mountain bike adventure is a big ask even for the serious mountain biker. * Day 1: Disembark at either Ship Cove, Furneaux Lodge or Punga Cove, bike to your overnight stop where your bags will be waiting for you. * Day 2: Tackle the rest of the track and then bike back to Picton, where your bags will be waiting at our office for your return home. Important Information Departs daily at 9.30am and 1.30pm. 8:00am departure available 1st October – 30th April. PLEASE NOTE: As you are not guided, you are responsible for your own health and safety.

  17. Beachcomber Fun Cruises is located at the top of the South Island in beautiful Picton, gateway to the magical Queen Charlotte Sound. Picton New Zealand The Waterfront Picton, Corner of Wellington Street and London Quay P.O Box 12 Ph: 03 573 61 75 Fax: 03 573 61 75 office@mailboat.co.nz www.mailboat.co.nz

  18. Beachcomber Cruises 2006 Ltd also owns and operates: Picton Water Taxis Picton Water Taxis specializes in on demand water transport in the Queen Charlotte Sound. We will deliver you to your destination be it the Queen Charlotte Track, a holiday home, or one of the many resorts. Our professional skippers strive to provide a personal service, if you just need to make a quick day trip or have a destination in mind Picton Water Taxis can cater to your needs. We have a number of boats to choose from including a high speed barge for transporting machinery, building materials and heavy equipment. We can be called upon day or night and we pride ourselves on our punctuality. If you wish to transport yourself then try one of our hire boats for that self drive experience, instructions and safety equipment provided. What ever your requirements, give us a call and allow our friendly staff the opportunity to help get your plans on track.

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