Included in this pass is the free transfer of your luggage to each accommodation along the way. Explore the marlborough sounds on foot with one of the popular selfguided walks on the queen charlotte track. There has been a lot of tourism oriented development along the queen charlotte track and trampers can tailor their tramping to suit. The queen charlotte track forms part of the te araroa trail.
Choose from three walks of varying length and challenge, with options that may include ship cove, endeavor inlet or torea bay. Glorious views over the magnificent queen charlotte sound, stunning native forest and the welldeserved gourmet reputation of the marlborough area all work in concert to make a tremendously pleasurable immersive experience. The standard of accommodation on the guided walk has been carefully chosen and is the very best available accommodation on the queen charlotte track. A mixture of long, steep climbs, narrow track, poor traction and obstacles that are difficult to avoid or jump over. Im not a massive walking fan but dont mind a couple of hours if the scenery is worth it. After mistletoe bay, the track sidles the hill and drops down into davies bay before the last half an hour through mature beech forest ending at anakiwa where your water transport will collect. As the track is a shared use track and popular with walkers, you will need to ride in control and be prepared for walkers around each corner. There are no minimum numbers required to book any of. Queen charlotte track a family adventure hiking nz. The queen charlotte track is a 70 km long new zealand walking track between queen charlotte sound and kenepuru sound in the marlborough sounds. Booking your transport with the marlborough sounds premier water transport company, the cougar line, is simple book your place on our boat, tell us where you want to go, hand us your pack and sit back and enjoy the. Wow thats fantastic you saw dolphins on the way to your queen charlotte track experience we are so lucky to have a number of different species of dolphin reside in the queen charlotte sound. Very weather dependent queen charlotte track, picton. You can fly to blenheim or koromiko near picton with limited flights airports and then take a shuttle to picton.
Queen charlotte track mountain bike trail in picton, new. The 35km queen charlotte drive between picton and havelock is a picturesque and spectacular backroad sliding past the flat plain at the head of queen charlotte sound and climbing up the hills overlooking pelorus sound before descending to sh6 and havelock itself. Slight detour to punga cove accommodation contains data sourced from land information new zealand and landcare research under ccby. The majority of the streams are bridged and the track has a wide even camber however it is recommended that walkers wear strong stout footwear suitable for walking in such as well broken in hiking shoes. Begin with a scenic cruise to ship cove and explore one of captain cooks favourite places. Track users are required to have a queen charlotte track land cooperative q. It piqued our interest above all others because of all the great lodges enroute. New zealand, the spectacular queen charlotte track. The queen charlotte track is best suited to reasonably fit, experienced mountain bikers, with much of it grade 3 intermediate and some technical sections bumping it up to grade 4 advanced. A one way trip is probably best north to south, getting the water taxi section out of the way early on. Getting to the queen charlotte track is easiest from the town of picton 28km from blenheim and 105km from nelson. Queen charlotte track map queen charlotte new zealand.
Steep slopes andor avoidable obstacles possibly on narrow track andor with poor traction. Explore this vast network of drowned river valleys from the unique perspective of this wellformed track. The longest dual purpose track in new zealand, broad enough to handle both mountain bikers and walkers with ease, and with scenery that will take your breath away its no wonder that the queen charlotte track is regarded by many bikers as the best track ride in new zealand. Queen charlotte track land coop pass important steps have been taken to protect the future of the queen charlotte track to ensure it will always be a place of rare beauty and freedom. Booking your transport with the marlborough sounds premier water transport company, the cougar line, is simple book your place on our boat, tell us where you want to go, hand us your pack and sit back and enjoy the wonder of the queen charlotte sounds and track. If you are less skilled or unsure of your abilities, there are easier options such as the section from waterfall to anakiwa. Queen charlotte track marlborough sounds new zealand. Our 5 day freedom walk rest day option allows the independent walker to enjoy walking the whole track, and to have a rest day at the portage on the fourth day. There are plenty of flat sections, wellgraded inclines and sweeping downhills, but there are also some grunty climbs, technical descents and other. The queen charlotte track is touted as the next new zealand great walk and for good reason. If you would like to walk the track on your own yet have all aspects of the queen charlotte track walk booked and prearranged then this is the option for you. You can have your luggage carried by boat, whether you choose to stay in a lodge or camp at a conservation campsite. Youve summed up the track experience so well and good to hear you celebrated with a cold beer at the end of the day. Set in the marlborough sounds, and just a short boat ride out of picton, the queen charlotte track is set along the ridge line of the sounds and is a lovely walk incorporating plenty of native green canopy and coastal views.
An alternative to this option you may wish to consider is the 5 day freedom walk rest day option. Discover historic bays, skyline ridges and unsurpassed views of the stunning marlborough sounds. At rough guides, we understand that experienced travellers want to get truly offthebeatentrack. Through the area of linkwater, the road passes along a low saddle. Queen charlotte track picton all you need to know before. Our two gorgeous kids have loads of energy and there is no denying daniel and i cannot sit around for too long, so we wanted to plan a holiday that would keep us all happy. Jun 27, 2012 the queen charlotte track is a 71km walk that winds its way between the queen charlotte and kenepuru sounds in nzs marlborough region. Take the ferry from wellington, catch a bus or train or drive yourself there.
Experiencing the queen charlotte track could not be easier than with the cougar line. For those with limited time, you can take a 3 day queen charlotte track independent walk package from picton at the top of the south island of new zealand. The strong arts and crafts community in this area means there are several opportunities to pause and browse art studios for a special memento or two. Hiking queen charlotte track marlborough sounds new zealand. There is also the option to boat on any day if you prefer at additional cost. May 20, 2019 route description queen charlotte track, marlborough sounds. Begin with a scenic cruise to ship cove and explore one of. Selfguided queen charlotte track walk from picton 2020. Included in this pass is the free transfer of your luggage to each accommodation along. For most parts, the track leads through native bush along the ridgeline of hills between the sounds, offering good views either side. The queen charlotte track is new zealands premiere multiday backcountry adventure ride. Its a great way to do the track in 2 3 days, depending on your fitness. New zealand, the spectacular queen charlotte track stretches.
Some sections of the track are difficult and suitable for more advanced riders. The 70km queen charlotte track is one of new zealands great rides and one of the longest pieces of continuous single track in the country. No road inn on the first night is a newly built lodge that boasts claw foot baths in each of the private bathrooms, mahana lodge a purpose built lodge that only has four rooms all with attached en. Thats why weve partnered with local experts to help you plan and book tailormade trips that are packed with personality and stimulating adventure at all levels of comfort. Alternatively you could even take a wine tour in the marlborough. Our 5 day freedom walk 5 days walking option allows the independent walker to enjoy walking the whole track at a more leisurely pace by breaking the last day of the track into two days. The pass fee contributes to track maintenance, enhancement and access. And alternative option to this trip you may wish to consider is the 5 day freedom walk the queen charlotte track 5 days walking option highlights of the track include stunning coastal views and continually changing landscapes as you walk from shoreline to ridgeline and around bays, coves and inlets.
This is where the queen charlotte track s northern terminus is and te araroa follows this track for 35 days and to its end near the outward bound school at anakiwa. Our unguided, independent packages are perfect for those that would like all the components of the queen charlotte track arranged for them yet still having a completely independent experience whilst on the walk. During your rest day you may like to take a guided sea kayak trip in the kenepuru sounds to explore the bays and even get a taste of our local green lipped mussels. Queen charlotte drive continues downhill to wind past numerous sleepy bays. Book your tickets online for queen charlotte track, picton. Queen charlotte track ebike adventure tours of new zealand. Queen charlotte track picton 2020 all you need to know. The queen charlotte track map pdf, 787k on this website and in the queen charlotte track brochure is not a route guide and we recommend that walkers and mountain bikers who require more detailed map information purchase a topographic or similar map. Queen charlotte walk track 6 day selfguided walk new.
You can then hike the new zealand queen charlotte track at your leisure. Here lush coastal beech forest reaches out to greet lapping tides of everchanging hues. The land coop pass has been introduced, the cost of this has been included in the price of the freedom walk. Highlights of the track include stunning coastal views and continually changing landscapes as you walk from shoreline to ridgeline and around bays. Our classic package includes all accommodation en suite, private rooms daily luggage transfers, all water taxi transfers, a visit to a bird sanctuary island, daily packed lunches and a.
Edit this map queen charlotte track map near queen charlotte, new zealand. All your accommodation, daily packed lunch, luggage transfers and picton water taxi pick ups or drop offs are arranged. Captain james cook, the first european to set foot on new zealand soil, named queen charlotte sound and ship cove, where in january 1770, he and his crew on the endeavour, spent. Over the four days you will walk the queen charlotte track from start to finish all 73 scenic kilometres of it. Gorgeous coastal views, the stunning marlborough sounds, and native bush the queen charlotte track is utterly unique. The round trip track pass is the easiest and most economical way to walk the queen charlotte track. Queen charlotte track, marlborough sounds tramping new zealand. The cool waters of the queen charlotte sounds beckoned this summer and what better way to explore the sounds than by foot.
The day hikes offer a great way to experience the natural beauty of. The accommodation available ranges from upmarket lodges to campsites, 6 of these managed by doc and one, at mistletoe bay, by a private trust. From 1 december to the end of february, the track is open for mountain biking between punga cove and anakiwa. Doc campsites private land fees sections of the track cross private land. Top this with comfortable accommodation in nice lodges along with excellent three course meals and you have all the requirements of a fantastic hiking experience. Heralded as one of the countries premier walking trails the queen charlotte track is one of new zealands most relaxing coastal walks. On this option walkers spend the 4th night at lochmara lodge, before walking to anakiwa on the last day. Road access is available to kenepuru saddle, torea saddle, mistletoe bay, and anakiwa.
The track is very suitable for day visits, and may be walked in either direction. Its a gentle adventure with luxury accommodation available each night and there are some cafes along the way. Combining the best of new zealand walking and biking with a seamless network of cruise and pack transfers, resorts and lodges and great food and wine, whether youre here for one day or five, the 72 km queen charlotte. The queen charlotte track is very well maintained throughout the 70kms. Then you go with the flow of the majority of the walkers and mountain bike riders. From fern fringed bays and lush green forest to stunning skyline vistas its easy to see why. This is where the queen charlotte tracks northern terminus is and te araroa follows this track for 35 days and to its end near the outward bound school at anakiwa. The queen charlotte track is regarded as a technical track so to ride the whole track, you need to be a reasonably skilled rider. Queen charlotte track, marlborough sounds tramping new. This ticket will take you to any entry point on the track and return you from any exit point view track map.
Mtb queen charlotte track cougar line picton new zealand. Join us for a modern day journey in cooks footsteps along the renowned 71km queen charlotte track. It extends from ship cove in the north to anakiwa in the south. Roundtrip boat service takes you to the start of your route and picks you up at the end. Hi all, my partner and i are looking at stopping off and seeing the marlborough sound early january and maybe walk some of the queen charlotte track. Today you will ascend to a ridgeline track which provides wonderful vistas of the sounds as you walk along.
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