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Walking & Trekking
Walk New Zealand's Queen Charlotte Track
4 days • 4.8
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Start
Picton, New Zealand
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Picton, New Zealand
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Trip Code
PHXQ
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 16
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Meals
3 breakfasts, 1 lunch
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Transport
Private vehicle, Water Taxi
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Hotel (3 nights)
From £1,047(4 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Is this trip right for you?
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This is a hiking trip, you should come prepared as the fitter you are, the more enjoyable all the hikes will be.
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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
An idyllic adventure through the tip of New Zealand’s South Island
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.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Picton / Queen Charlotte Track
- DAY 2Day 2 • Queen Charlotte Track
- DAY 3Day 3 • Queen Charlotte Track
- DAY 4Day 4 • Queen Charlotte Track / Picton
Inclusions
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3 breakfasts, 1 lunch
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Private vehicle, Water Taxi
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Hotel (3 nights)
festival Included activities
circleResolution Bay - Meretoto to Endeavour Inlet Track
circlePunga Cove - Big Bay to Punga Cove Track
circlePortage Bay - Packed Lunch
circlePortage Bay - Kenepuru Saddle to Portage Bay Track
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Friday Oct 17, 2025
Monday Oct 20, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 12 spaces left
£1,232£1,047
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Friday Nov 14, 2025
Monday Nov 17, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 11 spaces left
£1,260£1,071
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Friday Dec 05, 2025
Monday Dec 08, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£1,260
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Friday Dec 19, 2025
Monday Dec 22, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£1,309
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Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£1,309
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Monday Feb 09, 2026
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£1,309
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Friday Feb 20, 2026
Monday Feb 23, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£1,260
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Friday Mar 20, 2026
Monday Mar 23, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 15 spaces left
£1,210
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Friday Apr 10, 2026
Monday Apr 13, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£1,331
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Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£1,441
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Monday Oct 19, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£1,331
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Friday Nov 06, 2026
Monday Nov 09, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£1,441
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Friday Nov 13, 2026
Monday Nov 16, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£1,386
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£1,386
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Monday Dec 14, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
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Important notes
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START & END TIME
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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.
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SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
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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.
Reviews (17)
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Kathy
Dec 31, 2024
This is a great trip. Track rockier than thought it would be. Is challenging, especially 24km the 3rd day. Good level of fitness helps. Accommodation very upmarket. Meals excellent but expensive.
Really enjoyed this trip.
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Patrea
Dec 30, 2024
Absolutely loved this trip! The scenery was just gorgeous. The eagle itself was challenging enough, bit still very enjoyable. The accommodation was fantastic, great places to relax after the walk each day.
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Craig
Dec 29, 2024
Amazing way to experience the Queen Charlotte Sound
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Justin
Oct 21, 2024
This was an incredible trip with a well paced itinerary and very comfortable accommodation. Our leader, Mel, was terrific and made the experience all the more enjoyable.
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Anne
Oct 21, 2024
If you love everything New Zealand has to offer for hiking, I would definitely consider this trip. Scenery was spectacular, length of hike was enjoyable and the small size group of 12 was great. We had a knowledgeable, supportive guide. I would highly recommend
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Michael
Apr 20, 2024
Stunning, beautiful 3 day hike through the Marlborough Sound. Accommodation is warm and cosy, boat transfers easily conducted and you leave with a greater appreciation of the utter sereneness that is New Zealand. Also, so many birds to see!
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Glyn
Mar 15, 2024
Our trip leader Jef was friendly, informative and pleasant. It was easy to have conversations with him about a wide variety of topics. He had a good sense of humour and my wife and I learned a lot. We would happily go on another trip led by Jef.
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Rhiannon
Mar 04, 2023
This is an excellent walk and felt pretty manageable (day 3 was quite long but definitely doable). You get a great range of scenery and it’s totally hassle free! Would 10/10 recommend
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Janina
Mar 03, 2023
An organised tour with Intrepid was a great way to hike the Queen Charlotte. Having a guide provided a level of confidence as it's been a while since I've done any multi-day hiking. Accommodation, transport and some meals were sorted so nothing to do but turn up and walk.
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Kath
Nov 19, 2022
This trip offers the best of the NZ outdoors whilst walking in the spectacular Marlborough Sounds. Listening to the birdsong in the forest, watching (and potentially swimming with) dolphins, seals and stingrays, from a nature perspective this trip has it all. Then add in top-notch accommodation, stunning views everywhere you look, excellent food and wine, what more could you ask for on an Intrepid trip!