Itinerary
- Day 1
Picton to Endeavour Inlet
You'll start in Picton with a meeting with your local leader, then catch a ferry out to Meretoto, also called Ship Cove, where Captain James Cook established his base. The hike takes you through native forests thick with ferns, and you get views across Queen Charlotte Sound the whole way. You'll stop at Resolution Bay to eat the lunch you've brought along, then head to Endeavour Inlet where you can try kayaking or paddleboarding if you want, or just relax. After that it's back to your accommodation for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry to Meretoto (Ship Cove)
- Guided hike from Meretoto through Resolution Bay to Endeavour Inlet
- Explore Meretoto historic site with leader commentary
Optional Activities
- Kayaking at Endeavour Inlet
- Stand up paddleboarding at Endeavour Inlet
- Dolphin spotting from ferry
Landmarks Meretoto (Ship Cove) Queen Charlotte Sound Resolution Bay Endeavour Inlet 
- Day 2
Endeavour Inlet to Punga Cove
This morning you'll wake up to the sounds of the native bush and start hiking along the coast through forest. You'll pass Big Bay and Camp Bay on your way to Punga Cove in the Marlborough Sounds. The settlement there is small and quiet, and there's a local place to grab lunch if you're interested. From there the afternoon is yours to use however you like, whether that's taking a kayak out on the clear water or just hanging around your accommodation's pool area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided coastal hike from Endeavour Inlet through Big Bay and Camp Bay to Punga Cove
Optional Activities
- Kayak hire at Punga Cove
- Lunch at local Punga Cove eateries
- Explore Punga Cove settlement
Landmarks Big Bay Camp Bay Punga Cove Marlborough Sounds 
- Day 3
Punga Cove to Portage Bay
This is your longest day of walking and also the most scenic. From Punga Cove you head toward Kenepuru Saddle and then climb up to Eatwells Lookout where you get sweeping views of the Marlborough Sounds, Cook Strait, and the Kaikoura Ranges all at once. The descent takes you to Torea Saddle before finishing at Portage Bay. Nearly every step of this walk has coastal views. That evening there's an optional three-course dinner at your hotel restaurant where you can meet up with other hikers on the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hike from Punga Cove via Kenepuru Saddle and Eatwells Lookout to Portage Bay
Optional Activities
- Three-course dinner at hotel restaurant
Landmarks Kenepuru Saddle Eatwells Lookout Torea Saddle Portage Bay Cook Strait Kaikoura Ranges 
- Day 4
Portage Bay to Picton
Your last morning at Portage Bay can be as busy or relaxed as you want. You can do some kayaking, try paddleboarding, or go snorkeling if the water appeals to you. Later you'll take a short walk over the saddle to Torea Bay and then catch a ferry back to Picton, which is where your time on the trail comes to an end.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Short walk from Portage Bay over saddle to Torea Bay
Optional Activities
- Kayak hire at Portage Bay
- Stand up paddleboarding at Portage Bay
- Snorkeling at Portage Bay
Landmarks Torea Bay Picton
