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Some ideas for your perfect short break
   
 


These itineraries have been designed to provide examples of the style of short break you can organise. We encourage you to build your own break, but if you would like some help please do not hesitate to contact us.


Sounds Resort – 2 or 3 night stay  

Day 1. Travel by Interisland ferry through Cook Strait and into Queen Charlotte Sound, disembarking in Picton. Board a Cougar Line boat for a comfortable ride to your accommodation at either Portage Resort Hotel, Punga Cove Resort or Furneaux Lodge. Dine in the stunning surrounds of the resort, soaking up the views from your restaurant over a glass of Marlborough wine.
Day 2 and 3. Just relax or enjoy an activity or two. Cruising, fishing, walking, sea kayaking, mountain biking are all options (these can vary dependent upon your choice of accommodation).
Day 4. Transfer to Picton by water taxi in time to meet your Interisland ferry for your return journey back to reality.


Picton Stay – 3 night stay 

Day 1. Travel by Interisland ferry through Cook Strait and into Queen Charlotte Sound, disembarking in Picton. Stay at The Yacht Club Hotel Resort.
Day 2. Take a 5 hour walk on the Queen Charlotte Track with the Cougar Line, from Ship Cove to Furneaux Lodge, return to Picton at the end of the day.
Day 3. Wine tour of the Marlborough wineries.
Day 4. Rest and relax for the morning around Picton’s cafes and galleries before travelling home.


Adventure Break – 4 to 7 days. 

Incorporate any of the great adventure packages such as the 4 or 5 day guided or freedom walk on the Queen Charlotte Track with a day in the wineries, and return home having experienced some of the best of both worlds: Lots of fun activity with great food and wine.

 
     

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