Cullen Point Coastal Track

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Picton / Marlborough Sounds, Marlborough

Camping near Picton / Marlborough Sounds

Information

3.2 km return | 1 hour return

This walk takes in both views of Mahau Sound and Havelock. It’s a pleasant stroll to get a slice of the sounds without having to venture too far from a major centre or follow an unsealed road for miles.

Walking Track

Access

Cullen Point Lookout is signposted 8.5 km west of Linkwater and 3.1 km east of the Queen Charlotte Drive turnoff just south of Havelock. A sealed single-lane road leads 200 metres to the parking area with nearby toilets. The start of the track is signposted from the roadside and terminates just below the other parking area.

Track

Following the loop anticlockwise from the roadside, the grassy track descends to sea level. Fine views extend up Mahau Sound. Fishing boats and pleasure craft navigate the inner waters near Havelock on their way to Pelorus Sound. Mount Stokes is visible on clear days.

After 30 minutes the track rounds the point. This Havelock-facing side is in lush coastal forest. Stands of silver ferns and knobbly mahoe trunks are entwined with cables of supplejack and a few rogue totara filter the light. The track then ascends back to the access road. Turn left to reach the carpark or right to reach the road.

Details

Feature

Value

Info

Organisation

DOC Marlborough

Central government organisation

Location

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Picton / Marlborough Sounds

Categories

Walking
Free

Directions

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Coordinates

-41.2687758368676

173.785049819946

Latitude
-41.2687758368676
Longitude
173.785049819946

Feature	Value	Info
Track Length	3km to 10km Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 3km to 10km	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 3km to 10km
Track Duration	30 mins to 1 hour Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 30 mins to 1 hour	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 30 mins to 1 hour
Track Difficulty	Easy walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy walk
Payment Requirement	Free access/participation Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Large Vehicle Access	Large vehicle accessible Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.	Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.
Disabled Access	No disabled access Disabled Access Does this location provide disabled access? No disabled access This location does not provide access for wheelchairs.	Disabled Access Does this location provide disabled access? No disabled access This location does not provide access for wheelchairs.
Crowd Factor	Some people Crowd Factor How crowded is this place usually? Some people This place usually draws a average amount of people. You won’t have difficulties to move along, but you won’t have this place to yourself, either.	Crowd Factor How crowded is this place usually? Some people This place usually draws a average amount of people. You won’t have difficulties to move along, but you won’t have this place to yourself, either.
Track Managing Organisation	DOC Managed Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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3.5/5

In Marlborough Sounds, only a day track (boat taxi; to go on this ship call and pick up at Fernaux Lodge).
Very nice.

Reviewed over 13 years ago

Camille Fenoy
3.0/5

doesnt show the best of nz not good in bad weather.

Reviewed over 14 years ago and experienced in November 2009

Geoff Renshaw