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This is as much about a holiday as it is an environmental, cultural and lifestyle experience!

Marlborough Sounds, South Island, New Zealand

Deep in the heart of the Marlborough Sounds, South Island, New Zealand, is the spectacular Queen Charlotte Track.

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Deep in the heart of the Marlborough Sounds, South Island, New Zealand, is the spectacular Queen Charlotte Track.

Stretching from the legendary Ship Cove to Anakiwa, home of the Outward Bound school, the track passes through lush coastal forest, around historic bays and along skyline ridges, affording travellers unsurpassed views of both Queen Charlotte and Kenepuru Sounds.

The 71-kilometre track is easy walking track standard and is suitable for both walkers and mountain bike riders, taking three to five days to complete walking, or two to three days for mountain bikers.

Much of the track’s charm is its relative ease of access, which allows visitors to walk or bike the track in sections. It is also possible for visitors to arrange for a boat operator to transport their packs between accommodation places. Historic Ship Cove is the favoured point for beginning the track.

Facts and figures:

  • The Queen Charlotte Track is a pleasant 3-5 day walk covering 71 kms
  • People of all ages and fitness can enjoy the track
  • The Queen Charlotte Track is open all year round
  • Less crowded than some of the other popular walking tracks within New Zealand
  • The Queen Charlotte Track experience begins when you leave Picton on a 1 hour boat trip to Ship Cove.
  • Luggage transfer from point to point along the track with one of the boat operators.
  • The Queen Charlotte Track is one of nature’s wonderlands with stunning Marlborough Sound views.
  • You can walk or bike ride the track Guided or freedom walk
  • December 1 to February 28 - only Camp Bay to Anakiwa section can be accessed by mountain bike

QCT Landowners Co-op logoInspiring Queen Charlotte Track Walk

 

 

Queen Charlotte Track Land Cooperative (QCTLC) Pass

The Queen Charlotte Track is a unique partnership between the Department of Conservation, Marlborough District Council and private landowners. As of 1 July 2010, a Queen Charlotte Track Land Cooperative [QCTLC] Pass ($12 valid for 4 consecutive days on private land) is required for all adults [walking or biking]  on QCTLC private land between Kenepuru Saddle and Waima Way [just past Mistletoe Bay towards Anakiwa].  The Pass fee contributes to track maintenance, enhancement and access on private land.

  • Pass fees are-
    $12 for up to 4 consecutive days [on private land]
    $25 for an annual pass
    School children are free

QCTLC Pass

For details on the history of private landowners and Sounds walks see QCTLC website


Links

Official QCT Website - www.qctrack.co.nz
www.doc.govt.nz with reference to The Queen Charlotte Track

Questions? inquiries@portage.co.nz or NZ Free Call 0800 762 442
Overseas : +64 3 573 4309

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Specials at The Portage Resort Hotel Marlborough New Zealand

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