Furneaux Lodge to Camp Bay
This section of the track generally follows the coastline around Endeavour Inlet, much of which consists
of regenerating native bush, with a predominance of manuka, kanuka and five finger.
Once farmland, this part of the walkway has reverted
to nature and the forest is again resplendent. See groves of tree ferns
in the gullies, some wearing "skirts" of old fronds and others standing
unadorned such as the tall black tree fern (mamaku). See also a wonderful
predominance of manuka, kanuka and broadleaf species such as five finger
on the slopes. Small stands of original beech and patches of kohekohe/mahoe
remain near the sea.
A wide range of birds inhabit the bush including silvereyes, tomtits and
grey warblers.
The area is rich with history, and the population was once over 400, many
of whom worked the antimony mines.
On this side of Endeavour Inlet for those with tents there is a Department
of Conservation campsite at Camp Bay. A range of accommodation options
in this area are provided by Mahana Lodge, Noeline’s Homestay and
Punga Cove Resort. See the individual operator listings below for further
information.
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Endeavour Inlet (Endeavour Lodge), Punga Cove |
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Endeavour Inlet (Endeavour Lodge), Punga Cove |
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Endeavour Inlet, Punga Cove |
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Endeavour Lodge & Resort, Punga Cove Resort, Mahana
Homestead Lodge, Noeline's Homestay |
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Camp Bay (Punga Cove - DOC) |
 Track Updates
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- Distance: 12.7 kilometers
- Fast: 2 hours, 45 minutes
- Average: 3 hours, 30 minutes
- Slow: 4 hours, 30 minutes
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Resolution Bay
