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Like with Kayaking, cruising is another way to explore and experience the stunning Marlborough Sounds. Jump onto a beautiful private luxury cruise, and let the crew handle the rest. Sit back and relax as you cruise the endless bays and coves of the Marlborough Sounds, a fabulous enclosed waterway offering over 1,500 kilometres of coastline - that’s 10% of New Zealand’s seashore.
With our luxury cruise package, stunning scenery, sedate cruising, bush walks, swimming, fishing, and perhaps a chance encounter with wildlife and birdlife await you. Enjoy the excellent hospitality, and indulge on the wonderful Marlborough wine and food.
Cruise the days away, relax and immerse yourself in the scenery, learn the history and enjoy the stories. Understated luxury for the discerning cruiser this vessel offers stylish surrounds with all of the luxury comforts you’d expect. Modern, beautifully appointed, and fully equipped with every safety feature, the Tarquin offers sumptuous accommodation over 3 ensuited cabins.
The luxury walk & cruise package includes 3 nights' accommodation onboard a private luxury cruise, all meals and house beverage, private guided walks each day with an experienced and knowledgeable guide (for private guided package), all transport and return transfers from/to Picton. Combining the best hiking routes with acclaimed private cruise, this experience represents the ultimate in luxury in the Marlborough Sounds.
This package is a very popular option to choose either before or after walking or cycling along the Queen Charlotte Track. Glide along the crystal clear water you can see from the track, and find a peace like you've never known.
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New Zealand's famous Queen Charlotte Track is one of the country's most popular hikes and one of the ten Great Walks.
Change your life in 70 metres, by visiting the iconic Queen Charlotte Track in New Zealand. Stretching from Ship Cove in the North, and Anakiwa in the South, this is a trip where you will travel from the past, to the present, with an open heart towards the future. The incredible scenery will take you by surprise and leave you speechless. The views of the ocean and the lively green forestry is the perfect example of the sublimity of nature. Also, you’ll want to keep your eyes peeled in order t
The Queen Charlotte Track is located in Marlborough, New Zealand at the north Eastern tip of the country's south island. The 70km long track stretches from the historic Meretoto/Ship Cove in the north, all the way down to Anakiwa in the south, nestled in the Grove Arm of Queen Charlotte Sound, traversing almost the entire length of Queen Charlotte Sound. Making you way along the track, you will find yourself surrounded by rich and healthy native bushland, with incredible
There are many ways to get to the Queen Charlotte Track however, most visitors coming to walk or cycle the track begin their journey by arriving at Picton
According to many who have experienced the Queen Charlotte Track firsthand, it is neither an easy or a particularly difficult journey. As you can travel to and from the track, and decide how much
How you walk the Queen Charlotte Track is definitely up to personal preference if you would like a guided or self-guided walking experience. Both kinds of packages are available
The beautiful 70km long Queen Charlotte Track is broken up into five different sections, each with their own unique characteristics. Do you know them all?
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The Queen Charlotte Track is well loved for hiking and cycling, but another fun activity you can do in this area is kayaking in the Queen Charlotte Sound. Pick up your paddle
There is a wonderful selection of luxury accommodations to stay at or near the Queen Charlotte Track. Here are some of our favourites.
The Queen Charlotte Track is one of New Zealand's most popular hikes
Read on to find the answers to our most frequently asked answers regarding the Queen Charlotte Track.