Queen Charlotte Track. Photo: Gideon Climo.

Queen Charlotte Track

Nelson/Marlborough region

Nelson/Marlborough region.

Please note: As of 1 July 2010 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.

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.

Great Walk/Easier tramping track Great Walk/Easier tramping track

Time:  

3-5 days one way

Distance:  

71 km
 
 
Maps

Parkmaps are detailed maps for those visiting and using New Zealand's national parks and other conservation land. They are available from DOC visitor centres.

Information

Nelson/Marlborough track update

Stop the spread of didymo
Check, Clean, Dry
all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.

Safety

Safety information

Always contact the nearest visitor centre for the latest information about facilities and conditions.

Contact

For more information about the Queen Charlotte Track, contact:

Picton Visitor Centre i-SITE Information Centre
Phone:      +64 3 520 3113
Address:   The Foreshore
Picton
Email:   picton@i-SITE.org
Full office details

or

Nelson Regional Visitor Centre
Phone:      +64 3 546 9339
Address:   Millers Acre/Taha o te Awa
79 Trafalgar Street
Nelson 7010
Email:   nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz
Full office details