James Vogel Track

45 minute circular track with a link to the Queen Charlotte Track. 

Peninsula Walk

1 hour round trip on the peninsula between Mistletoe and Waterfall bays.

The walk has several slumps on the track near Mistletoe Bay Campsite. These are slippery and hard to navigate in wet conditions. Track users must be prepared to get wet and muddy. Wear suitable footwear for slippery conditions.

Queen Charlotte Drive, between Picton and Havelock, is the main road in the Sounds. Other roads are narrow, winding, and most are unsealed.

Water taxi services are available from Picton, Havelock, and French Pass to parts of the Sounds. You can also hire yachts, launches, motor boats, and sea kayaks.

• The weather in the Sounds is generally mild, but conditions can change quickly, especially on the water. Ensure that you have adequate equipment and experience, and, if you are going out on the water, check the marine weather forecast.
• Light fires only in designated areas.
• Boil, filter, or treat water for drinking. On some tracks you must carry water.
• In late summer and autumn, carry antihistamine if allergic to wasp stings.

Water safety

If you plan to enjoy the water, learn how to stay safe when swimming, boating and fishing.