Cullen Point tracks
WalkMarlboroughOpen
- Grade
- Easy
- Walking time
- 1 hr 10 min
- Dogs
- DOC permit only
Getting there
We have not checked a road end or car park for this place yet, so we do not give driving directions to it. Check how to get there before you go. Some routes cross private land and need the landowner's permission.
How to get there, on doc.govt.nzThe tracks start from a well-marked car park located 5.5 km down Queen Charlotte Drive from Havelock Township.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 41.26770° S, 173.77980° E

About this place
Walk the beautiful loop track for views of Pelorus Sound and Havelock and the short lookout track for views of Mahau Sound.
The route
Cullen Point Coastal Track
Time: 1 hr loop
This beautiful loop track takes in the views of Pelorus Sound and the Havelock Township.
Cullen Point Lookout Track
Time: 10 min return
This short walk leads to a lookout, giving views of Mahau Sound, as well as Kaituna and Pelorus estuaries.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Know before you go
Vehicle restrictions for Queen Charlotte Drive
Any vehicle with a gross vehicle mass exceeding 3500 kg that is towing over 12.6 meters in length are not permitted, due to major flood damage from storms in August 2022.
Water safety
If you plan to enjoy the water, learn how to stay safe when swimming, boating and fishing .
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
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Sources
- DOC Tracks & Trails · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.
- DOC Tracks (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).



