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Walk New Zealand's Queen Charlotte Track
4 Days | An idyllic adventure through the tip of New Zealand’s South Island
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Excellent
14 reviews
4 days
Start
Picton, New Zealand
Finish
Picton, New Zealand
Trip Code
PHXQ
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - null
Physical Rating
Meals
3 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Transport
Private vehicle, Water Taxi
Accommodation
Hotel (3 nights)
From £1,210(4 days)
Trip Informations
With a soundtrack of bellbirds and a backdrop of the stunning Marlborough Sounds, hiking the Queen Charlotte Track is an experience like no other. Over four days you’ll join an expert local leader as you walk past secluded bays, picturesque coves and native forest, learning about the area’s Maori and European history as you go. But hiking through wild scenery doesn’t mean sacrificing creature comforts – end each day at fabulous lodge accommodation with modern amenities, a perfect way to recharge your batteries. In a country full of views to take your breath away, this corner of New Zealand might just top the list.
Why you’ll love this trip
Hike sections of the Queen Charlotte Track with an expert local leader, weaving through some of the most awe-inspiring scenery of New Zealand’s South Island while learning about its history.
Venture from the historic site at Meretoto to the beautiful Endeavour Inlet where you’ll have the chance to explore the bay in a kayak or on a stand up paddleboard.
Wander along the coastline through gorgeous native bush and listen for the calls of fantails and bellbirds before arriving at the picturesque seaside settlement of Punga Cove.
The scenery may be wild but your accommodation couldn’t be more comfortable – rest your head each night in well positioned lodges with modern amenities.
By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Tuuur Foundation partner, Forest & Bird. Donations help them give nature a voice - protecting wildlife and wild places in Aotearoa New Zealand by advocating for conservation on the ground and at a government level. Tuuur will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Tuuur Foundation.
Is this trip right for you?
This is a hiking trip, you should come prepared as the fitter you are, the more enjoyable all the hikes will be.
This trip involves plenty of hiking over varied terrain, good footwear, clothing for all types of weather, plus perhaps walking poles are recommended. Details on physical activities can be found in the itinerary.
Itinerary
Inclusions
Meals
3 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Transport
Private vehicle, Water Taxi
Accommodation
Hotel (3 nights)
Activities
Resolution Bay - Picnic Lunch
Resolution Bay - Meretoto to Endeavour Inlet Track
Punga Cove - Big Bay to Punga Cove Track
Portage Bay - Packed Lunch
Portage Bay - Kenepuru Saddle to Portage Bay Track
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Important notes
START & END TIME
Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 8:30am on Day 1 at Cougar Line at Picton Marina on the corner of London Quay & Wellington Street under the 3 purple flags. It is very important you will be at the meeting point on time as the group will take a ferry to Meretoto at 9:30am. Please note, departures from May to September will run on Winter ferry timetable, therefore the welcome meeting will start at 8am with a ferry departure at 9am. You are expected to arrive back in Picton on Day 4 in the mid-afternoon.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
A single supplement is available for this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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