It is very easy to get to the retreat from Picton. There are three main options:

1. Scheduled Queen Charlotte Sounds Transfer: Cougar Line has a scheduled transfer 2 or 3 times a day and this can be booked here. Just select the time that suits you and the destination of “Q5412: Curious Cove: Kahikatea Trust
2. Private Water Taxi: If you have three or more people or want a service to suit your own personal timetable then Beachcomber is the way to go. Details about this are here. Call them on +64 3 573 6175 or 0800 62 45 26 to make a booking.
3. Own Boat: If you have your own boat you are welcome to use our mooring for your boat during your stay. As you approach jetty Q5412 it is the mooring to the right (south of the jetty) and is labelled with Kahikatea Trust. It is light pink / orange colour.

How do I get to Picton from the North Island?

If coming from Wellington, the most convenient option is a half hour flight on Sounds Air. They do a transfer which will drop your directly at the Picton Wharf to connect with the water taxi or transfer.

Other options to get from the North Island to Picton include the two ferry services being the Interislander and the Bluebridge.

Australian guests can easily fly into Wellington directly and then onward to Picton on Sounds Air.