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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 to steal
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 views of impeccable white
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, a lovely little town nestled in the heart of the Queen Charlotte Sound, reminiscent of small town New Zealand. For our packages, we often begin the holiday picking you up from Picton, or from Wellington Airport, which is a ferry ride across the Cook Strait away from Picton.
You'll find that Picton, while having all of the best modern
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 walking or cycling you do per day, experiences differ and can be tailored to your needs however, a moderate fitness level is recommended so that you can enjoy and make the most out of your visit.
While the Queen Charlotte Track is not a particularly steep track, it is a long track spanning 70km.
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 and are both luxury memories waiting to happen although you might be a person that wants to hear about the history or have particular species of plants pointed out to you by a professional. On the other hand, you may just prefer to just get moving and take it all in, or alternatively do your own research on what interests
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?
Access a map of the Queen Charlotte Track here.
1. Ship Cove to Endeavour Inlet, 15 km
This section of the track will take most walkers around five hours. There is plenty to learn along the way so informative panels are provided to give context to the major areas of interest. The track immediately climbs away from the beach, passing through
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 and breath in the fresh air because this is an adventure you don't want to miss. The calm waters are a perfect blue.
Enjoy the sun sparkling off the surface, and keep an eye out for marine life because there are many who frequent the area or call it home. Everyday all year round is suitable for kayaking in Queen Charlotte
There is a wonderful selection of luxury accommodations to stay at or near the Queen Charlotte Track. Here are some of our favourites.
Bay of Many Coves Resort
The Bay of Many Coves 5 star luxury lodge is nestled in the peaceful and dreamlike Marlborough Sounds, close to the famous Queen Charlotte Track and accessible only by boat. Rest in absolutely comfort after a day of adventure, and feel like you have entered a brand new world. This sanctuary of spectacular scenery is surrounded by
The Queen Charlotte Track is one of New Zealand's most popular hikes and one of the ten Great Walks. Since early 2013, the Queen Charlotte Track has also become one of the New Zealand Cycle Trails, becoming open to mountain bike riders. Queen Charlotte Track is now recognised as a dual purpose track for both walking and mountain biking, and as a classic bike trail in New Zealand.
Get ready to be amazed by the Marlborough Sounds, one of the most exquisite waterways in the world. The trail starts
Read on to find the answers to our most frequently asked answers regarding the Queen Charlotte Track.