Walk the Queen Charlotte Track with us

Get to know the Track

We offer a full range of guided & independent walks; come with us and explore the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.

The Queen Charlotte Track in the Marlborough Sounds has rapidly become known as the finest and most diverse coastal track in New Zealand.

It is located at the top of the South Island, near the famous Marlborough wine region and accessed by boat from Picton to its beginning at the scenic and historic reserve of Ship Cove in Queen Charlotte Sound. This is an area steeped in both Maori and European history.

Today the stunning Marlborough Sounds are known as a maritime and eco-tour haven – popular all year round with sailors, hikers, trekkers, mountain bikers, adventure seekers and eco-tourists.

Adventure is waiting here for you.

Which Walking Package Is Right For Me?

Inclusions	Independent Walk - 3 Day	Independent Walk - 4 Day	Independent Walk - 5 Day inc. rest Day	Independent Walk - 5 Day	Guided Walk - 4 Day	Guided Walk & Kayak - 4 Day	Guided Walk - 5 Day inc. rest day
Pre-trip briefing	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Information pack	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No
Knowledgeable local guide	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Pick up/drop off from Picton accommodation	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Water transport to the start and back from the end of the track	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Meal inclusions	Lunch daily	Lunch daily	Lunch daily excluding rest day	Lunch daily	Breakfast, dinner, & lunches while on track	Breakfast, dinner, & lunches while on track	Breakfast, dinner, & lunches while on track excluding lunch on rest day
Accommodation type	Standard ensuite	Standard ensuite	Standard ensuite	Standard ensuite	Upgrade ensuite	Upgrade ensuite	Upgrade ensuite
Add-on Upgrade rooms available?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Included	Included	Included
Distance	53km (33miles)	73.5km (45.6miles)	73.5km (45.6miles)	80km (50miles)	73.5km (45.6miles)	53km + 16km	73.5km (45.6miles)
Guided Kayaking options	No	Replace final walking day with kayaking back into Picton	Available as Add-On for your rest day, or replacing final day	Replace final walking day with kayaking back into Picton	See the Guided Walk & Kayak	Final day kayaking back into Picton	Available as Add-On for your rest day
Guided First Day Add-On	Add-on Available	Add-on Available	Add-on Available	Add-on Available	Included in package	Included in package	Included in package
Included on every walk: Daily Luggage transfers \| Queen Charlotte Track private land pass \| Excess luggage storage