The Queen Charlotte Track is a unique partnership between the Department of Conservation, Marlborough District Council and private landowners.
Deep in the heart of the Marlborough Sounds, South Island, New Zealand, the Queen Charlotte Track stretches 71 km from the legendary Ship Cove to Anakiwa. The track is easier tramping track standard and is suitable for both walkers and mountain bike riders, taking 3-5 days to complete walking, or 2-3 days for mountain bikers.
There are many places to stay along the way, either in private accommodation or in Department of Conservation campsites. Road and boat transport services are available from Picton. Mountain biking is allowed on the track all year round except for the section from Ship Cove to Kenepuru Saddle, which is closed in the busy summer season between 1 December and 28 February.
Pass required: A Queen Charlotte Track Land Cooperative (Q.C.T.L.C.) Pass is required for all Q.C.T.L.C. private land between Kenepuru Saddle, Torea Saddle, Te Mahia Saddle and Anakiwa.
More information on the Q.C.T.L.C. Pass
Great Walk/Easier tramping track
Intermediate
Advanced
Time:
3-5 days one way
Distance:
71 km