Walks at Furneaux Lodge - Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand

Accommodation

Furneaux Lodge offers a range of accommodation for every type of holiday, from contemporary suites to family-friendly cottages and basic hiker’s cabins.

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About Us

Furneaux Lodge 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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Ancient New Zealand native totara tree near Furneaux Lodge in New Zealand's Marlborough Sounds.

Walk 10 minutes one way

Hug a tree

Furneaux Lodge to anicient rimu tree

Visit the 1000-year-old rimu tree near Furneaux Lodge, and give it a hug. From the lodge gates, turn right and look for the sign directing you to the tree.

Couple walk through native New Zealand forest along the Queen Charlotte Track in the Marlborough Sounds.

Walk 2.5-3 hours one way - 10.5km

Nature wander

Furneaux Lodge - Resolution Bay

For a walk through lush native bush with excellent sea views this is a great option. Water transfer companies regularly drop and collect passengers from Resolution Bay, so you can easily arrange a pick up and drop back to Furneaux Lodge.

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An aerial view of Punga Cove bay and the property accommodation in Endeavour Inlet n the Marlborough Sounds in New Zealand's top of the South Island

3-4 hours one way – approx 12.5km

The Waterside Stroll

Furneaux Lodge – Punga Cove

Follow the scenic Queen Charlotte Track as it meanders around the coastline of beautiful Endeavour Inlet to our sister resort at Punga Cove. Without any challenging climbs, this section of the track is easy going, and all about enjoying the beautiful bush-clad coastline, regenerating forest, the birds, trickling streams and the sparkling sea.

Either stay for lunch or a cold drink at Punga Cove’s Boatshed Cafe and Bar on the jetty and walk back, or ask us to arrange a water taxi to pick you up and bring you back to Furneaux. Another option is to catch the Cougar Line in the morning to Punga Cove, have lunch and walk back to Furneaux in the afternoon.

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Two women hikers take a selfie photo along Queen Charlotte Track in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand, with Motuara Island and sea view in distance.

Walk 4-5 hours one way - 17km

Heritage and nature

Furneaux Lodge - Resolution Bay - Ship Cove/Meretoto

From lush bush and beech forest alongside coastline, Resolution Bay, beautiful views of outer Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui and the historically significant Ship Cove/Meretoto, this section of the track has arguably the most variety in one day of the whole route.

The official start of the track, Ship Cove/Meretoto is a chance to learn about the long Māori history in this area and the landing of Captain James Cook on the Endeavour. Read the interpretive panels, stroll to the waterfall or enjoy a picnic before carrying on towards Furneaux Lodge.

Water transfer companies regularly drop and collect passengers from Ship Cove/Meretoto, so you can easily arrange a pick up and drop back to Furneaux Lodge.

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