The accommodations are all excellent and are to be found right next to the track, snuggled up to queen charlotte sound and kenepuru sound. Christchurch international airport is around 5 hours drive away. Much of the queen charlotte track is grade 3 intermediate, although some technical sections bump it up to grade 4 advanced in places. As marlboroughs most experienced adventure tour operator on the queen charlotte track, we have an unsurpassed knowledge of how hikers like to enjoy this stunning walk. Comfortable standard ensuite rooms, luggage transfers and daily lunch.
Picton marlborough new zealand, visitor information guide. About queen charlotte track walks marlborough sounds. Queen charlotte track marlborough local activities. This is a magical encounter for all the senses both on and off the track. Book here for your complete unguided queen charlotte track experience including boat transfers, your choice of accommodation and free pack transfers. Hiking the queen charlotte track on new zealands south island. 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.
Hiking the queen charlotte track was a highlight of my time in new zealand, especially with good food, comfortable beds, and cold beer along the way. The city and county have and share a great deal of data. For more information consult parkmap marlborough sounds or topo50 maps bq28 havelock, bq29 waikawa and bp29 endeavour inlet. Selfguided queen charlotte track walk from picton 2020. Experiencing the queen charlotte track could not be easier than with the cougar line. The round trip track pass is the easiest and most economical way to walk the queen charlotte track. Showcasing some of new zealands most amazing landscapes, our 22 great rides are also an exciting and environmentally sustainable way to reach mustsee sights and activities. Queen charlotte sound is truly a majestic place to visit. Queen charlotte track marlborough sounds new zealand. Add to my trip view my trip download queen charlotte track map twitter facebook. You can take this tour anywhere between september and may. Multiday hike queen charlotte track offers spectacular views of marlborough sounds therefore, it is one of the most popular treks on new zealands south island.
The queen charlotte track in the marlborough sounds has rapidly become known as the finest and most diverse coastal track. Queen charlotte sound in the marlborough sounds is famous for the walking and mountain biking queen charlotte track a stroll from tirimoana house. The queen charlotte track guided and unguided walk in the marlborough sounds new zealand. Explore the marlborough sounds on foot with one of the popular selfguided walks on the queen charlotte track. Located at the top of the south island, in the marlborough sounds, the queen charlotte track is quickly becoming one of new zealands classic walks and a must do on every international or domestic visitors itinerary. Queen charlotte track walk 4 day selfguided walking tour. Located in queen charlotte soundtotaranui area in the marlborough region.
Queen charlotte track picton 2020 all you need to know. Early maori spoke of two different legends of the formation of the marlborough sounds and new zealand. Mountain bike queen charlotte track marlborough sounds. Download queen charlotte track gps map data and view the topographic trail map. Queen charlotte track mountain bike trail map and elevation profile. 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. Our packages are designed to ensure that no matter if you are a guided or independent hiker, your walking experience on the queen charlotte track is complete and comprehensive. This ticket will take you to any entry point on the track and return you from any exit point view track map. This is how to enjoy the best 24 hours on queen charlotte track, new zealand.
Download a map of the queen charlotte track in the marlborough sounds. This itinerary allows the independent walker to walk the track in comfort and with ease. Picton is the gateway to the queen charlotte track and wider marlborough sounds area. While furneaux lodge is the nicest place to stay in that part of endeavour inlet, its not the only option. Mountain biking is a great alternative to walking the queen charlotte track. I did the track in full, on a budget, selfguided, carrying my own backpack and camping.
The queen charlotte track is 71kms of amazing coastal scenery and native bush. The queen charlotte track about the track marlborough. Please check queen charlotte track map and marlborough sounds overview. Explore the magnificent marlborough sounds in new zealand via the 70 km queen charlotte track. P queen charlotte track is the marlborough sounds section of te araroathe long athway, a hiking trail the length of new zealand, from cape reinga to bluff. The trail is well signposted but remote in parts, so riders should carry a map, plenty of water and food, basic tool kit, and cellphone although coverage will be patchy. The link pathway, a 42km walking and cycling trail, began in 2005 to connect havelock, picton, anakiwa and the end of the queen charlotte track in marlborough. The queen charlotte track map pdf, 787k opens in new window 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 track 35 day walk marlborough sounds nz. Independent queen charlotte track first light travel. Queen charlotte walking track is a trail in marlborough. Laced with beautiful sandy bays, secluded beaches, coves and ancient tree fern forests, the sound is also home to one of new zealand most famous walks, the queen charlotte track. The queen charlotte track is very popular and therefore you will have to book quite far in advance in order to be successful for us to confirm the dates you request, especially if you wish to travel in the height of the season which is february and march.
Included in this pass is the free transfer of your luggage to each accommodation along the way. My girlfriend and i did the 4 day queen charlotte walk last week with ray as our guide. Walking and mountain biking dont get much better than this. There are plenty of options to walk one section of. These applications have maps which show parcel level detail and have datasets that are free to use and download. The queen charlotte track is touted as the next new zealand great walk and for good reason.
It is possible to walk it in three days, but youll have to move at a much faster pace and will have less time to enjoy the beauty of the area. Head of endeavour inlet, queen charlotte sound website. The queen charlotte track winds through 71km of the south islands marlborough sounds. Sections of the track are on private land and a queen charlotte track land cooperative q. Track your ride beta allows you to plot, save, share your ride, and.
Neither of us had done a walk before so didnt know quite what to expect. Pass is required to walk or ride the track in these sections which are between kenepuru saddle and davies bay near anakiwa. Cougar line offers a wide range of transport options to get to the queen charlotte track in the marlborough sounds new zealand. The special projects division is one of three divisions of the community development department and is responsible for all mapping requests from internal county departments as well as citizens. Walking facts queen charlotte track marlborough sounds. Queen charlotte track, marlborough sounds tramping new. Charlotte county, fl map books from marketmaps are detailed and portable. Walk the queen charlotte track endtoend from ship cove to anakiwa. Queen charlotte walking track is situated nearby to portage. Heres a 25 image slideshow from the queen charlotte track giving an indication of the general track conditions and sights along the way, if you need any further. The queen charlotte track is 72km 45 miles long and most people walk it in four days. Queen charlotte track mountain bike trail map, elevation. Activities include marlborough wine tours, cruises, sea kayaking, scenic flights, water taxis, fishing etc.
Navigate the trail on your smartphone with the singletracks iphone or android app. Stretching between the queen charlotte and keneperu sounds lies the queen charlotte track, unique partnership between the department of conservation doc, marlborough district council and private landowners. Queen charlotte walking track map marlborough, new. How i hiked the 72 km of the multiday queen charlotte track, in the marlborough soundsnorth of new zealands south island. Read our hiking guide on how to arrange boat transport to the trek, where to stay. You can then hike the new zealand queen charlotte track at your leisure. Another informative website is a run by a member based marketing organisation for the queen charlotte track. Visitors to the queen charlotte track, renowned for its stunning views and contrasting landscape, historical landmarks and wonderful. Youve summed up the track experience so well and good to hear you celebrated with a cold beer at the end of the day. It is normally walked in four or five days starting at ship cove and finishing at anakiwa. Queen charlotte sound totaranui is the easternmost of the main sounds of the marlborough sounds, in new zealands south island in august 2014, the name of the sound was officially altered to queen charlotte sound totaranui as part of. 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.
Choose from three walks of varying length and challenge, with options that may include ship cove, endeavor inlet or torea bay. Hiking queen charlotte track marlborough sounds new zealand. The 72km long queen charlotte track is a perfect way to take in the intricate land and waterscapes of the queen charlotte and kenepuru sounds, with stunning ridgeline views across both waterways. Lodge accommodation on queen charlotte track walkway.
With a choice of accommodation options ranging from camping to luxury, the queen charlotte track will. Charlotte track visit queen charlotte sound website. Hiking guide to queen charlotte track laidback trip. It is commonly reached via the interisland ferry from wellington, or by road from airports in blenheim airport 20 minutes drive away or nelson 2 hours. A detailed guide to walking the queen charlotte track in. The iconic queen charlotte track, stretching from ship cove to anakiwa, is a journey from past to present, via panoramic ocean views, thriving native bush and encounters with the likes of weka, fantail, wood pigeon and even seals. When you have eliminated the javascript, whatever remains must be an empty page. Several data layers are maintained on the charlotte county gis website such as. If you dont have the time needed to complete the whole track, our one day guided walk on the queen charlotte track from ship cove to endeavour inlet is a great introduction to this popular trail. City of charlottes open data portal which contains datasets for download such as city employee salaries, and much more. Four sections of abandoned historic birdle path was rediscovered which had been constructed over 150 years ago, adding significant heritage to the pathway. The trail itself is beautiful, worth spending all the time you have hiking it, but there are some travellers who might not wish to camp or stay in a hut along the way.
All your accommodation, daily packed lunch, luggage transfers and picton water taxi pick ups or drop offs are arranged. The trip begins with a boat ride through the beautiful marlborough sounds to ship cove, famed as captain cooks favourite anchorage. Queen charlotte cycle track marlborough, new zealand. A guide to planning the queen charlotte track hiking in. Roundtrip boat service takes you to the start of your route and picks you up at the end. Be prepared with spares, food and wet weather gear. Best to take 2 or 3 days, this ride requires a good level of fitness as there are some steep climbs. Charlotte county, fl map books are easy to use and read.
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