Guidebook for The Pines
Food Scene
You'll get a hot meal here, and refreshments. If possible, we suggest you book in advance - let us know and we'll be happy to make the booking for you.
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Furneaux Lodge
Queen Charlotte TrackYou'll get a hot meal here, and refreshments. If possible, we suggest you book in advance - let us know and we'll be happy to make the booking for you.
Getting Around
Cougar Line - Queen Charlotte Track Cruises
London QuayIt is cheaper to buy a return ticket.
Parks & Nature
Catch the water taxi across to Punga Cove Resort (10 mins) and then walk back to The Pines. It’s a relatively easy walk with some up and down. Punga Cove Resort has a café where you can kick-start your walk with a coffee.
Queen Charlotte Track
Catch the water taxi across to Punga Cove Resort (10 mins) and then walk back to The Pines. It’s a relatively easy walk with some up and down. Punga Cove Resort has a café where you can kick-start your walk with a coffee.
Rimu Tree Viewing Platform: Just before Furneaux Lodge you’ll see a sign to the Rimu Tree Look out (a 2-3 minute walk up hill from the sign). The tree is one of the largest in the South Island (in terms of diameter) and is located in Howden’s Bush, an area of virgin bush. Note: there is no view of the Inlet from the rimu platform.
Howdens Bush Jetty
Rimu Tree Viewing Platform: Just before Furneaux Lodge you’ll see a sign to the Rimu Tree Look out (a 2-3 minute walk up hill from the sign). The tree is one of the largest in the South Island (in terms of diameter) and is located in Howden’s Bush, an area of virgin bush. Note: there is no view of the Inlet from the rimu platform.