The classic inn to inn walk over 4 or 5 days allows you to walk between lodges covering 72 km of the stunning coastal scenery of the sounds without the need to pitch a tent or carry more than a daypack. As qct specialists, we also provide a full complimentary booking service to arrange all your transport and accommodation needs to walk or bike the queen charlotte track. Lodge accommodation queen charlotte track accommodation new. I have just returned from the epic adventure of the queen charlotte track which was just wonderful. The queen charlotte track offers a spectacular journey by foot or bike. The track itself is well signposted but some accommodation places may not have. Queen charlotte track walk 4 day selfguided walking tour. Queen charlotte track part 1 ship cove to punga cove. For more information consult parkmap marlborough sounds or topo50 maps bq28 havelock, bq29 waikawa and bp29 endeavour inlet.
Enjoy a refreshing swim at the beach only two minutes walk away. The queen charlotte sound walk guided and unguided walk in the marlborough sounds new zealand. Our 5 day freedom walk 5 days walking option allows the independent walker to enjoy walking the whole track at a more leisurely pace by breaking the last day of the track into two days. A detailed guide to walking the queen charlotte track in. Marlborough sounds accommodation te mahia bay resort. Reservations are essential for accommodation along the track. With its unique blend of quality accommodation, fine food and wine, and luggage transfers so you walk with a day pack. Book your room through wotif today and get ready to be treated like the celebrity you are. When you walk or bike the queen charlotte track there is a wide range of accommodation available. Once you have decided how many days you wish to spend on the track the next step to arranging your affordable queen charlotte track experience is to choose your accommodation. 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. From motuara island you will cross the sound to be dropped off at ship cove where you will begin your walk on the queen charlotte track. The 70 km track was a delightful undulating walk,with a couple of steeper sections.
When you choose queen charlotte sound luxury accommodation through us, youll get some of. Debretts i s situated half way along the queen charlotte track in beautiful portage bay, kenepuru sound. On the track lodge is situated halfway along the beautiful nydia track in a remote paradise with no road access. The pass fee contributes to track maintenance, enhancement and access. Top 50 queen charlotte sound holiday homes bookabach. We shift you along the track from accommodation to accommodation to limit time in a vehicle, creating more time to relax and enjoy the region. Located in queen charlotte soundtotaranui area in the marlborough region. Home lochmara lodge, marlborough sounds accommodation. Its a great way to do the track in 2 3 days, depending on your fitness. Glorious views over the magnificent queen charlotte sound, stunning native forest and the welldeserved gourmet reputation of the marlborough area all work in concert to make a tremendously pleasurable immersive experience. Experience the queen charlotte track with beachcomber cruises and share their experience and knowledge of this unique landsea environment. Luxury accommodation queen charlotte sound luxury hotels. Walking the queen charlotte track in new zealand snowys blog. Book your tickets online for queen charlotte track, picton.
Queen charlotte track, marlborough sounds tramping new. Discover 69 holiday homes to book online for your queen charlotte sound, marlborough district holiday. Walk the queen charlotte track in queen charlotte sound. Lodge accommodation on queen charlotte track walkway. We also sell the multiday track pass at our reception desk. Mountain bike queen charlotte track beachcomber cruises. The 70km queen charlotte track offers a rich history, incredible scenery and the freedom to walk or mountain bike without heavy gear with a network of water taxis available to transfer you to and from the track, and transfer your gear to your accommodation each night. Queen charlotte walk track 6 day selfguided walk new. Furneaux lodge offers a range of accommodation depending on.
Add to my trip view my trip download queen charlotte track map twitter facebook. The private tracks that leave the main track to private accommodation are not constructed to the same standard as the queen charlotte track and may be narrow, steep, and slippery when wet. Comprehensive track notes, map case, insulated lunch bag. Beachside accommodation right on the queen charlotte track in endeavour inlet. Please check queen charlotte track map and marlborough sounds overview. The area gets busy in summer, so be sure to book accommodation, transport and other services well in advance from january through april. The private tracks leading off the track to the accommodation places may not always be of the same standard as the main track, which is maintained by doc staff. Queen charlotte track, queen charlotte sounds accommodation. The 70km track follows the coast of queen charlotte sound from historic ship cove to anakiwa.
The 71km queen charlotte track is for mountain bikers of all levels and is usually completed in twofour days, though it can be completed at your own leisure. Discover the sights and sounds of the beautiful queen charlotte track. Some of the homes can be reached only by boat offering you the ultimate experience of sheltered coastal tranquillity in a bush setting amidst one of new zealands most unspoilt and scenic inland waterways. It passes through coastal forest, beside secluded coves and beaches, through farmland and traverses skyline ridges with unsurpassed views of both queen charlotte and kenepuru sounds. Six older style motel units 2 mins walk from queen charlotte sound. Getting here is easy by boat from picton, by foot or bike on the queen charlotte track, or by scenic drive. Use our easy bookingenquiry form to book your cougar line transport for the duration of your stay on the track. Queen charlotte track accommodation marlborough sounds.
The 10 closest hotels to queen charlotte track tripadvisor. Seaview includes two apartments, both fully furnished including ensuite toilet, shower, basin, dining area, lounge and kitchenette along with private terracedesk and outdoor table and chairs. Whether it be a one day walk, a couple of sections of the track, or you wish to complete the entire 71 kms of the queen charlotte track, picton water taxis can help. During the 2012 trip we visited ship cove, motuara island where cooks cairn is located and other places associated with james cook. We carry your pack each day free of charge to your accommodation along the track. Youve summed up the track experience so well and good to hear you celebrated with a cold beer at the end of the day. This panoramic track offers virgin new zealand bush, exceptional views and accommodation to cater for everyones budget which is made up of camping grounds, backpackers and resorts.
Nestled in the heart of marlborough sounds, no road inn offers unparalleled serene beauty, privacy, and comfort. Lodge and resort accommodation on the queen charlotte track in the marlborough sounds new. On this four day standard independent walk, we will organise your accommodation in comfortable standard ensuite rooms. We collect you from your accommodation in picton to join the water taxi to ship cove where your walk begins. Experience virgin beech forest at its best plus stunning views of the queen charlotte sound. Mtb queen charlotte track cougar line picton new zealand. Te mahia bay resort is in one of the most beautiful bays in the marlborough sounds, top end of the south island, new zealand.
Te mahia bay resort is your ideal holiday accommodation near picton in the beautiful marlborough sounds. Watch the sun set at the end of your day after tramping the queen charlotte track with a glass of well deserved wine, or a cold beer. Marlborough sounds holiday homes accommodation sounds. Seaview apartments formerly cnoc na lear boutique lodge.
One of new zealands oldest and bestloved mountain biking adventures, and close to the popular tourist town of picton, the queen charlotte track is well set up for visitors. 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. Book online make your booking with beachcomber cruises. Lochmara is a locally owned and operated small resort since the beginning of lochmara lodge 22 years ago with only 14 rooms and a waterfront cafe set right on the waters edge and on 14 acres of land in the marlborough sounds in lochmara bay, queen charlotte sound, picton. Make your way to the lodge by walking or mountain biking the remote nydia track, or catch the pelorus mail boat or a water taxi to the nydia bay jetty we offer a range of accommodation options. Queen charlotte track picton 2020 all you need to know. Sounds great holiday homes are located in havelock, picton, pelorus sound, kenepuru sound, mahau sound and queen charlotte sound.
Our 4 day freedom walk allows the independent walker to enjoy the track in a hasslefree adventure. It is a peaceful place to stay and rest for a few days. Walking the queen charlotte track in the marlborough sounds, new zealand is one of the best things weve ever done. At auswalk, we offer 4 day selfguided queen charlotte track walk. Punga cove stay in marlborough sounds accommodation nz. The longest dual purpose track in new zealand, broad enough to handle both mountain bikers and walkers with ease, and with scenery that will take your breath away its no wonder that the queen charlotte track is regarded by many bikers as the best track ride in new zealand. The staff at the villa can provide you with latest information on the track as well as current weather conditions. An alternative to this option you may wish to consider is the 5 day freedom walk rest day. We are not hardcore hikers, but weve come to find multiday hikes wonderfully relaxingas long as we can stay in comfortable accommodation and. Whether you want to hike, bike, swim, kayak, or simply.
Department of conservation accommodation guide pdf. Queen charlotte track accommodation marlborough sounds new. A queen charlotte track land cooperative qctlc pass is required to access privatelyowned land along the track between kenepuru saddle, torea saddle, te mahia saddle and anakiwa as marked on the queen charlotte track map pdf, 787k. Another informative website is a run by a member based marketing organisation for the queen charlotte track. Our group of 10 friends5 couples have just experienced the most fantastic holiday walking the queen charlotte track,in the marlborough sounds of nz. Queen charlotte track accommodation in the marlborough sounds. Find accommodation on the queen charlotte track in the marlborough sounds. Anyone who tackles the queen charlotte track would agree that its one of new zealands bestkept secrets. Over the four days you will walk the queen charlotte track from start to finish all 73 scenic kilometres of it. Hotels near queen charlotte track, picton on tripadvisor. Much of the queen charlotte track is grade 3 intermediate, although some technical sections bump it up to grade 4 advanced in places. The queen charlotte track is touted as the next new zealand great walk and for good reason. On this option walkers spend the 4th night at lochmara lodge, before walking to anakiwa on the last day.
On the track lodge nydia bay accommodation marlborough. Very quiet, spotlessly clean and modernized with new. The scenery is tremendously varied as the track meanders its way around hidden bays and inlets and climbs to the ridgelines for expansive views. Campsites queen charlotte track accommodation new zealand.
The 10 closest hotels to queen charlotte track, picton. 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. Discover historic bays, skyline ridges and and unsurpassed views of the stunning marlborough sounds. Some private accommodation sites may not be signposted, so make sure you get clear directions when you book. Nondoc track, access to accommodation kilometres 0 1 2 this map is a guide only. This year, immerse yourself in impeccable style by booking luxury accommodation in queen charlotte sound. Visitors to the queen charlotte track, renowned for its stunning views and contrasting landscape, historical landmarks and wonderful variety of native bush and wildlife, will find this a unique and spectacular trip through the marlborough sounds, as it passes through lush coastal forest, historic bays, and along skyline ridges with unsurpassed. The queen charlotte track stretches 70 kilometres from the legendary ship cove at the head of queen charlotte sound to anakiwa. Begin with a scenic cruise to ship cove and explore one of captain cooks favourite places. You can arrange to be picked up by boat from anakiwa at the end of the ride, bike back in to picton or drop a vehicle at anakiwa beforehand. Ship cove is one of the most historic areas in the sounds as it was one of james cooks most popular destinations on his many world travels. Queen charlotte track the villa backpackers picton. Queen charlotte cycle track marlborough, new zealand. To book your accommodation contact the accommodation providers directly.
New zealand, the spectacular queen charlotte track. Titoki eco retreat is an amazing accommodation option for anyone wanting to explore the queen charlotte track, one of the most beautiful and wellknown walking tracks in new zealand the queen charlotte track starts from ship cove and finishes at anikiwa. Queen charlotte track tearoff sheet, 12oct2011 author. Lodge accommodation queen charlotte track accommodation. Queen charlotte walkway cougar line picton new zealand.
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