Experience what we think are the absolute best days on the Queen Charlotte Track. These two day walks are historically our most popular day excursions and give you a great overview of the track and the Queen Charlotte Sounds.

 

 

Day One: Ship Cove to Furneaux Lodge & Motuara Island 17km / 5 hours

Departing Picton it will take us approximately 1 hour to cruise to Motuara Island, a haven for native bird and wildlife species. Spend 1 hour on shore to take in the sights, either stay on the lower track and do some bird watching or hike up to the top of the island to a spectacular lookout – showcasing views of the entire length of the Queen Charlotte Sound. From Motuara Island the boat will then take you across to Ship Cove to begin your days walk.

 

Arriving at Historic Ship Cove, the start of the Queen Charlotte Track, spend some time here and check out the Captain Cook Monument before heading out onto the track. The initial few kilometres from Ship Cove are uphill, but expect fantastic views from the lookout at the top. This section of track is particularly beautiful as you are surrounded by native regenerating forest beneath a high canopy of trees which is home to many native New Zealand bird species. Turning the corner you will walk past Resolution Bay and Tawa Saddle, see the views of the sound spread out before you before the track begins to follow an old bridle path dropping down into the Endeavour Inlet. Upon arrival feel free to head inside and enjoy the restaurant and bar facilities, make sure you are on the wharf ready for pick up at the specified time.

 

 

Day Two: Torea Bay to Punga Cove 25km / 7 hour

Pack your bags and check out of your accommodation, bring your luggage with you for check in at the Beachcomber Cruises office, we will store this for you while you are on the track today. Today’s departure from Picton to Torea Bay only takes a short 15 minutes giving you 8 hours complete the walk. A steep climb out of Torea Bay will take you through native bush up to the ridgeline where you are rewarded with panoramic views over the Queen Charlotte and Kenepuru Sound as you see the landscape stretched out in front of you, the track mainly stays at the full elevation of 400 – 450 meters for the entirety of the walk.

 

 

Inclusions:

-          2 x Night’s accommodation at your specified accommodation

-          Daily scheduled Transfers to and from the Queen Charlotte Track

-          Queen Charlotte Track QCTL passes

 

Excluded:

-          Airport, Ferry, and Bus transfers (these can be arranged upon request)

-          All Food