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Enjoy stunning views of Picton Harbour from the comfort of your balcony when you stay at Picton Waterfront Apartments. Choose from one to four-bedroom apartments each sleeping up to 9 people with luxurious and modern comforts. In the heart of the Marlborough Sounds and Picton Village, Picton’s many cafes, bars, restaurants, and attractions are right on your doorstep.
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Escape to Picton is a luxury boutique hotel offering luxury accommodation in the heart of Picton. Being just a 5 minute walk away from the marina, and its numerous sailing and fishing activities, Escape to Picton lives up to its name. The laid back and modern vibe will soon become part of you as you step foot into the hotel. Wake up to a free continental breakfast, and look forward to dining in the hotel’s restaurant, offering local favourites. The hotel provides the perfect base to discover the absolute best of this unspoiled coastal paradise.
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Experience the essence of timeless elegance and Victorian Charm at the historical Sennen House in Picton. Discover New Zealand’s colonial past built in 1886 and registered under the New Zealand Historic Places Trust, the magnificent 2-story villa is one of Picton’s original colonial homestead. This boutique and historic house feature three well-appointed and individually designed accommodation options. All lodgings feature ornate furnishings and décor surrounded by beautiful, manicured gardens. Situated in an ideal location for exploring the Queen Charlotte Track and only minutes’ drive from the Picton foreshore, make Sennen house your perfect base for exploring the surrounds.
Treat yourself to a taste of Cloudy Bay, with this boutique overnight package showcasing the Marlborough’s most famous winery.
Located at the top of the South Island, Marlborough is New Zealand’s largest – and most famous– wine growing region. A combination of cool yet high sunshine climate and low rainfall produces uniquely vivid wines including the iconic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Established in 1985, Cloudy Bay has done more than any other winery to put Marlborough – and New Zealand – on the map. Thirty years on, the Cloudy Bay team are committed to creating expressive, refined and fruity wines that truly embody the spirit of the region.
Self-drive to Cloudy Bay’s Marlborough Cellar Door to discover where it all began. Embark on a private tour of the vineyard to learn how the unique microclimates and soil influence the wine’s flavour and aromatic profile. Enjoy a private wine tasting hosted by a Cloudy Bay Ambassador, with a wide range of wines at an exclusive location. Cap it all off with a gourmet mixed platter for 2 overlooking the lush, rolling vines. Marlborough doesn’t get much better than this!
This exclusive 2-day self-drive package includes 1-nights’ accommodation at Escape To Picton on a twin share basis. Enviably sited on Picton’s waterfront overlooking the marina, this boutique hotel features just 3 suites, each as different from each other as they are comely. You will enjoy a gourmet breakfast at the onsite restaurant and bar as well as a 3-course dinner featuring locally sourced fresh produce.
Go behind the scenes at Cloudy Bay to discover food and wine that reflects the beauty and purity of the Marlborough region. Understand why Cloudy Bay is an icon of New Zealand wine and one of the most sought-after new world wines.
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Walk the world-famous Queen Charlotte Track and sea kayak the beautiful Marlborough Sounds. Led by local professional guides, this is a unique and spectacular 4-day walking and kayaking trip through a breathtaking region, as it passes through lush coastal forest, historic bays, and along skyline ridges with breathtaking views of Queen Charlotte and Kenepuru Sounds.
Spend 2 exhilarating days hiking the incredible Queen Charlotte Track from Ship Cove to Camp Bay and from there your 2-day exploration by kayak will be begin. The Queen Charlotte Track is a 70km long New Zealand walking track, one of New Zealand's nine Great Walks. This unique coastal track, stretching from historic Ship Cove to Anakiwa, passes through magnificent forest, around coves and inlets, and along dramatic ridges offering breathtaking views of the Queen Charlotte and Kenepuru Sounds. Marlborough Sounds is a collection of ancient deep river valleys filled with the waters of the nearby Pacific Ocean. Lush green hills rise steeply from the ocean around a coastline of sheltered inlets and sandy bays. Your efforts will be rewarded with unsurpassed views of both Queen Charlotte and Kenepuru Sounds and encounters with native birds such as the inquisitive weka. This highly enjoyable experience is physically demanding at times, it is therefore recommended that it only be undertaken by those with at least a moderate level of fitness.
Each night come to rest at 4 star lodges - Furneaux Lodge, Punga Cove and Lochmara Lodge - all with a restaurant, comfortable accommodation and a superb setting.
Your tour includes 3 nights' iconic accommodation on a twin share basis (single supplement available at additional expenses), small group (12 walkers or fewer) guided walks/kayak tours each day, all meals, water taxi transfers, luggage transfers, and return transfers from/to Picton.
Combining the best of New Zealand walking experiences with iconic lodges, great food and wine, discerning service and the local knowledge of your field guides, the Queen Charlotte Track Classic Walk & Kayak is a thrilling and unique adventure.
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Explore the world-famous Queen Charlotte Track on foot over 4 fantastic days of walking and sightseeing. This itinerary incorporates gorgeous coastal views, the stunning Marlborough Sounds, and peaceful native bush. Led by local professional guides, discover the sights and sounds of the beautiful Queen Charlotte Track in authentic way.
Proud to be one of New Zealand's nine Great Walks, the Queen Charlotte Track Classic Walk is a unique adventure among the coastal wilderness of New Zealand. The track is known for its breathtaking views, diverse landscape, historical landmarks and wide array of native bush and wildlife. The track is 70km long and stretches from historic Ship Cove to Anakiwa, winding through coastal forest, around coves and inlets, and along dramatic ridges to lookout points with awe inspiring views of the scenery below.
You will encounter myriad native bird species, such as the inquisitive weka. Explore the unique Marlborough Sounds, a collection of deep river valleys etched by centuries of geological activity and now filled with the waters of the Pacific Ocean. Green hills rise spectacularly out of the ocean around a winding coastline of sheltered inlets and sandy bays. This moderately strenuous 5-day walking trip offers an in-depth exploration of the Marlborough Sounds as it passes through lush coastal forest, historic bays, and across ridges providing uninterrupted views of Queen Charlotte and Kenepuru Sounds.
Your tour includes 3 nights' iconic accommodation on a twin share basis (single supplement available at additional expenses), small group (12 walkers or fewer) guided walks each day, all meals, water taxi transfers, luggage transfers and return transfers from/to Picton.
The Queen Charlotte Track Classic Walk is a unique and memorable experience in an unspoiled wilderness. Fall in love with the incredible natural beauty of an untamed coastal landscape.
Explore the world famous Queen Charlotte Track in style! Queen Charlotte Track - The Ultimate Luxury Walk is wilderness walking at its most civilised. This 4-day luxury walking holiday is the ultimate escape to New Zealand's world-famous Queen Charlotte Track - one of New Zealand's nine Great Walks. Stay at 5-star lodge - Bay of Many Coves Resort by night and walk alongside bush clad coves and incredible landscapes by day.
The Queen Charlotte Track takes in the magnificent sights between Queen Charlotte Sound and Kenepuru Sound in the Marlborough Sounds. It extends from Ship Cove in the north to Anakiwa in the south. The famous track leads through native bush along the ridgeline of hills between the sounds, offering spectacular views in every direction. This manageable itinerary incorporates gorgeous coastal views across native bush, walking between 4 and 8 hours a day. Marlborough Sounds is a collection of ancient sunken river valleys filled with the waters of the Pacific Ocean. Forested hills rise dramatically from the ocean around a winding coastline of sheltered inlets and sandy bays. The area has three main bodies of water - Queen Charlotte, Kenepuru and Pelorous Sounds which offer diverse scenery and shelter the habitats of myriad local bird and animal life.
This is a lodge based walk. From your luxury accommodation at the acclaimed Bay of Many Coves Resort, travel each day to a different section of the Queen Charlotte Track returning at day's end to a luxurious one bedroom apartment with beautiful views over the bay. Here you will enjoy a 3-course dinner each night with wine.
Your luxury tour includes 3 nights' accommodation at Bay of Many Coves Resort on a twin share basis (single supplement available at additional expense), all meals and snacks, private guided walks each day with an experienced and knowledgeable guide, all transport and return transfers from/to Picton.
The Queen Charlotte Track in the Marlborough Sounds is known as the finest and most diverse coastal track in New Zealand. Combining the best hiking routes with acclaimed Bay of Many Coves Resort, the walk represents the ultimate in luxury on the Queen Charlotte Track.
Explore the Queen Charlotte Track in style! Queen Charlotte Track - The Ultimate Luxury Walk is wilderness walking at its most civilised. This 4-day luxury walking holiday is the ultimate escape to New Zealand's world-famous Queen Charlotte Track - one of New Zealand's nine Great Walks. Stay at 5-star lodge - Bay of Many Coves Resort by night and walk alongside bush clad coves and incredible landscapes by day.
Departure Dates
Depart daily on request.
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You can choose to have a local guide for your first day. The first day is regarded as the premier section of the Queen Charlotte Track with many beautiful views of Marlborough Sounds. Your local guide will explain the European and Maori connections of this significant historical area as well as providing detailed information on flora and fauna along the trail and general track advice. You are then well equipped to continue on your way for the remainder of your self-guided walk for the rest of three days. Additional cost: $250 per person.
We have everything arranged for you so that you can just enjoy exploring the world-famous Queen Charlotte Track on foot independently over 5 days. The Queen Charlotte Track 'Lodge to Lodge' Walk is recommended by NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ADVENTURE MAGAZINE. Rest each night at the best boutique lodge accommodation available in the Marlborough Sounds within access to the Queen Charlotte Track in a stunning setting where your hosts will prepare gourmet meals. Enjoy a rest day on Day 4 to rejuvenate and relax in the stunning Marlborough Sounds.
The Queen Charlotte Track, a 70km long New Zealand walking trail, is one of New Zealand's nine Great Walks, renowned for its stunning views and contrasting landscape, historical landmarks and a wide variety of native bush and wildlife. The spectacular trail, stretching from historic Ship Cove to Anakiwa, passes through dense coastal forest, tranquil coves and inlets, and along awe inspiring skyline ridges offering breathtaking views. This comfortable itinerary takes in all the highlights of the famous track incorporating gorgeous coastal hikes, exploring the stunning Marlborough Sounds, and admiring the lush native forest. This is a unique and spectacular walking trip through a renowned area of natural beauty and significance. As you pass through lush coastal forest, historic bays, and along dramatic ridges you'll learn of the region's heritage from your expert guides. The terrain is varied and the itinerary mixes easily manageable sections with more challenging routes. A moderate level of fitness is recommended to make the most of this exhilarating experience.
Accommodation each night is at a different lodge, each recognised for its superior quality and comfort. After a day's hiking you'll indulge in a 3-course gourmet meal with wine before retiring to your private room.
Your experience includes 4 nights' accommodation at exclusive boutique lodges, all meals and snacks, water taxi transfers, luggage transfers and return group transfers from/to Picton.
Combining the best of New Zealand walking experiences with exclusive boutique lodges, and great food, the Queen Charlotte Track Lodge to Lodge Self-Guided Walk is utterly unique.
Departure Dates:
Departs daily on request
Explore the world-famous Queen Charlotte Track on foot over 5 fantastic days of walking and sightseeing. This itinerary incorporates gorgeous coastal views, the stunning Marlborough Sounds, and peaceful native bush. Led by local professional guides, discover the sights and sounds of the beautiful Queen Charlotte Track in authentic way. Enjoy a rest day on Day 4 to rejuvenate and relax in the stunning Marlborough Sounds.
Your tour includes 4 nights' iconic accommodation on a twin share basis (single supplement available at additional expenses), small group (12 walkers or fewer) guided walks each day, all meals, water taxi transfers, luggage transfers and return transfers from/to Picton.