Our Classic Upgraded Package differs from the Classic and includes upmarket accommodation (en suite, private rooms) daily luggage transfers, all water taxi transfers, a visit to a bird sanctuary island, daily packed lunches and a full information kit. We will even pick you up from you accommodation in Picton and take you back there when you finish your walk.
The accommodation is in Endeavour suites at Furneaux Lodge, Koru Chalets at Punga Cove and Weka Chalet at Lochmara Lodge.
Your lunch is included every day and evening meals and breakfasts can be purchased from the restaurants at the lodges.

DAY 1 - Picton - Ships Cove to Furneaux Lodge
Approx walking time- 16Km's - 5.5 hours
Pick up from local accommodation.
Boat cruise from Picton- A full commentary is given as you make your way along the Queen Charlotte Sound, before stopping to visit a protected, predator free island to see rare saddleback birds.
Begin the walk at Ships Cove and learn about the historical and natural aspects of this area.
Fabulous 360 degree vistas as you walk amongst tree ferns and Nikau palms to your accommodation for this evening at Furneaux Lodge, an historic lodge that has been greeting guests for many years. Studio suite accommodation.

DAY 2 - Furneaux Lodge to Punga Cove Resort
Approx walking time- 11.5Km's - 4.5 hours
After a relaxed breakfast you make your way around Endeavor Inlet to Punga Cove Resort.
Discover the fascinating antimony mining history of this area.
The highlight of this afternoons walk is the abundance of native bird life along this section of the track. You may even have the opportunity to meet one of New Zealand's cheekiest native birds, the Weka.

Enjoy a drink at the Boatshed Bar on arrival or maybe a relaxing soak in the Lodge's hot tub.

DAY 3 - Punga Cove Resort to Lochmara Lodge via Torea Bay
Approx walking time- 23Km's - 7.5 hours
Todays section of the track involves expansive ridge top walking with stunning views for the majority of the day. Considered the most challenging day of the trip yet extremely well rewarding..
Tucked beside the water's edge in Lochmara Bay, the Lodge has its own sandy beach and is surrounded by the bush clad hills of the Marlborough Sounds. Unique and breathtakingly beautiful, Lochmara Lodge offers a total experience. Well-appointed rooms all with sea views this is the perfect place to enjoy your last night on the track. Guests walk 23km's on this day to Torea/Portage Bay and then get a scheduled water taxi (included in package) around to Lochmara Lodge arriving around 4.30pm. There is the option of going by water taxi (extra cost) from lodge to lodge if guests wish to if they do choose not to walk this section.

DAY 4 - Lochmara Lodge to Anakiwa - Picton
Approx walking time- 20Km's - 7 hours
Begin the day by walking up the lodges side track to rejoin the main track.
A mixture of established native beech trees and regenerating forest makes up todays walk. In the afternoon it is an easy stroll down to Anakiwa where you water taxi will take you back to Picton returning about 4pm. We will meet you off the boat and return you to your accommodation in Picton.

Includes:

Picton accommodation transfers
Visit a bird sanctuary Island
All water taxi transport
Daily luggage transfers
All accommodation - en suite bathrooms, private balconies

Packed lunches

Information pack plus map

Accommodation

Furneaux Lodge – Tobias suite, Punga Cove Resort - Koru Chalet, Lochmara Lodge – Weka Chalet.