Getting here by boat

From Picton:

Beachcomber Cruises: the Marlborough Sounds cruise, transport and Queen Charlotte Track transfer specialists.
Phone: +64(0) 3 573 6175 or 0800 624 526
Email: office@mailboat.co.nz

Please check directly with operator for this seasons pricing and timetable

Cougar Line - water transport company, has more than 25 years experience transporting people and goods to and from the Queen Charlotte track.
Phone: +64(0) 3 573 7925
Click to book your water taxi

From Havelock:

Pelorus Mailboat: - No scheduled transfers
Phone: 03-574 1088
Email: bookings@themailboat.co.nz

Kenepuru Water Taxi
Phone: (64) 027 472 7200
Email: travel.with@Kenepuru.co.nz

Please check directly with operator for this seasons pricing and timetable

Bag Transfers for Hotel Guests
Cougar Line & Beachcomber run arrival schedules throughout the day into Torea Bay delivering both guests and luggage. This needs to be arranged directly with them at the time of booking. Should you wish to send your luggage unaccompanied, a Portage staff member will collect your luggage and deliver it to the hotel.

On your departure day, please place your bags in the bag shed at the top of the Hotel’s Reception stairs by 9am, hotel staff will transport all luggage to Torea Bay. Please do not leave your bags outside your room, the collection area is the luggage shed.

Bag Transfers for Cowshed Bay Campers
Please note, due to the road closures, we are unable to deliver bags to Cowshed Bay campground from Torea Bay. We will endeavour to assist in any way we can, so please contact the hotel directly to discuss options.

Arrive on your own boat
The Portage welcomes everyone to enjoy our little piece of paradise in one of the world's best kept secrets. The exclusive and historical Kenepuru Sound. Mooring hire available from $30 per mooring per 24 hr period.