Self-Guided Queen Charlotte Track Walk from Picton

Sightseeing  :  New Zealand  :  South Island  :  Picton  :  Hiking & Camping

Explore the Marlborough Sounds on foot with one of the popular self-guided walks on the Queen Charlotte Track. Choose from three walks of varying length and challenge, with options that may include Ship Cove, Endeavor Inlet or Torea Bay. Round-trip boat service takes you to the start of your route and picks you up at the end. The day hikes offer a great way to experience the natural beauty of the Queen Charlotte Track within a shorter time frame. The entire Queen Charlotte Track runs 44 miles (70 km) and is renowned for great views of the Queen Charlotte Sound, lush native plant life and historic landmarks. To hike the entire track takes a few days, but you can enjoy a spectacular day out walking a section of the track.

A round-trip boat service from Picton drops you off in the morning at one end of your hike and picks you up at the other end in the late afternoon. You can purchase a drink or bite to eat at the lodges at the end of each walk and enjoy complimentary tea or coffee on the return boat. Please bring your own snacks and drinks to keep you fortified during the day’s walk.

Choose from three options in Itinerary for your day hike along the Queen Charlotte Track.