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Marlborough Day Walks, Kayaking and Biking

Queen Charlotte Track and Marlborough Sounds

The Marlborough region is famous for its wines, arts and crafts, and the spectacular Queen Charlotte and Marlborough Sounds, where you can take a cruise, see wildlife, go sea kayaking, mountain biking or hiking on one of the many tracks, or catch a fish. Marlborough attractions, activities and tours include many options in Marlborough Sounds from nature trips and fishing tours to hiking tours. Located in the Marlborough Region, the Queen Charlotte Track covers 71 km in the Marlborough Sounds from Ship Cove to Anikawa with fantastic views of Queen Charlotte Sound and Kenepuru Sound. Located at the top of the South Island of New Zealand, the Queen Charlotte walk is reached by water taxi from Picton. Usually walked in 4 days the Queen Charlotte Track is popular with hikers of all ages and fitness levels.