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Which is the best way to start the Queen Charlotte Track?


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You can start or finish the walk at any point along the track. However, it is suggested to begin the track at Meretoto/Ship Cove. Starting at Ship Cove allows you to follow the traditional route and experience the historical significance of the area.

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Family hiking through forest beside a small waterfall on Queen Charlotte Track
3 Day Queen Charlotte Track Independent Walk: Furneaux to Portage
South Island

Sep-Apr

Hiking & Walking Family-friendly Tours Multi-Day Short Tours
Walk the iconic Queen Charlotte Track at your own pace on this 3-day independent hike from Ship Cove to Portage. St...
Calendar icon Duration: 3 days
Map icon Location: Picton
Difficulty: 3
from NZ$ 1,045
Mature couple walking through lush native bush near Furneaux Lodge
4 Day Queen Charlotte Track Independent Walk (Lochmara Lodge)
South Island

Sep-Apr

Hiking & Walking Family-friendly Tours Multi-Day Short Tours
Enjoy a flexible four-day walking adventure on the Queen Charlotte Track with all the logistics handled. This self-...
Calendar icon Duration: 4 days
Map icon Location: Picton
Difficulty: 3
from NZ$ 1,695
Three hikers with backpacks admire the view over Marlborough Sounds from Queen Charlotte Track
4 Day Queen Charlotte Track Independent Walk (Portage Hotel)
South Island

Sep-Apr

Hiking & Walking Family-friendly Tours Multi-Day Short Tours
Enjoy the freedom of a self-guided 4-day walk on the Queen Charlotte Track with all logistics taken care of. Stay i...
Calendar icon Duration: 4 days
Map icon Location: Picton
Difficulty: 3
from NZ$ 1,295
Two people in a tandem kayak during a Marlborough Sounds guided tour
4 Day Queen Charlotte Track Gourmet Guided Walk & Kayak Tour
South Island

Oct-Apr

Hiking & Walking Kayak & Canoe Tours Multi-Day Short Tours Small Group Tours
Experience the perfect blend of hiking and kayaking on this 4-day Queen Charlotte Track tour. Walk scenic coastal t...
Calendar icon Duration: 4 days
Map icon Location: Picton
Difficulty: 3
from NZ$ 2,895
Group of walkers exploring native bush on the Queen Charlotte Track
4 Day Queen Charlotte Track Gourmet Guided Walk
South Island

Oct - Apr

Hiking & Walking Family-friendly Tours Multi-Day Short Tours Small Group Tours
Walk the full Queen Charlotte Track in comfort on this 4-day gourmet guided tour. Stay at premium lodges, enjoy fin...
Calendar icon Duration: 4 days
Map icon Location: Picton
Difficulty: 3
from NZ$ 2,795
Two hikers enjoying the view from The Saddle on the Queen Charlotte Track between Ship Cove and Furneaux Lodge
5 Day Queen Charlotte Track Self-Guided Lodge to Lodge Walk
South Island

Sep-Apr

Hiking & Walking Family-friendly Tours Multi-Day Short Tours
Discover the beauty of the Queen Charlotte Track on a 5-day self-guided lodge to lodge walk. With comfy ensuite sta...
Calendar icon Duration: 5 days
Map icon Location: Picton
Difficulty: 3
from NZ$ 1,695
Smiling couple enjoying views of the Marlborough Sounds from Queen Charlotte Track
5 Day Queen Charlotte Track Independent Walk with 2 Nights at Lochmara
South Island

Sep-Apr

Hiking & Walking Family-friendly Tours Multi-Day Short Tours
Take on the Queen Charlotte Track over 5 days with daily luggage transfers, ensuite lodges, and two serene nights a...
Calendar icon Duration: 5 days
Map icon Location: Picton
Difficulty: 3
from NZ$ 1,995
Family resting at a scenic viewpoint overlooking the water near Ship Cove on the Queen Charlotte Track
5 Day Queen Charlotte Track Gourmet Guided Walk
South Island

Oct-Apr

Hiking & Walking Family-friendly Tours Multi-Day Short Tours Small Group Tours
Savour every step on this 5-day Queen Charlotte Track guided walk. Enjoy scenic trails, a bonus rest day, gourmet m...
Calendar icon Duration: 5 days
Map icon Location: Picton
Difficulty: 3
from NZ$ 3,495
Group of hikers pausing at a waterfall on the Queen Charlotte Track in Marlborough
5 Day Queen Charlotte Track Freedom Walk with 2 Nights at Portage
South Island

Sep-Apr

Hiking & Walking Family-friendly Tours Multi-Day Short Tours
Enjoy the Queen Charlotte Track on a 5-day freedom walk featuring daily luggage transfers, ensuite stays, and two s...
Calendar icon Duration: 5 days
Map icon Location: Picton
Difficulty: 3
from NZ$ 1,595
Couple admiring the view from a forested lookout point on the Queen Charlotte Track, Marlborough Sounds
7 Day Queen Charlotte Sounds and Abel Tasman Guided Hiking Tour
South Island

Nov-Apr

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Hike New Zealand’s most scenic coastal trails on this 7-day lodge-based tour. Walk Queen Charlotte and Abel Tasman ...
Calendar icon Duration: 7 days
Map icon Location: Christchurch
Difficulty: 1
from NZ$ 4,595
Two women take a selfie with scenic ocean views behind them on Queen Charlotte Track
1 Day Queen Charlotte Track Guided Walk & Motuara Island Tour
South Island

Oct-Apr

Hiking & Walking Day Tours Family-friendly Tours
Cruise through the Marlborough Sounds, visit Motuara Island Bird Sanctuary and walk the most scenic section of the ...
Calendar icon Duration: 10 hours
Map icon Location: Picton
Difficulty: 3
from NZ$ 550
Couple standing on a footbridge in native forest near Furneaux Lodge
Day Walk Furneaux Lodge to Punga Cove
South Island
Hiking & Walking Family-friendly Tours Day Tours
This picturesque section of the Queen Charlotte Track stretches from Furneaux Lodge to Punga Cove. Native forest, c...
Calendar icon Duration: 9 hours
Map icon Location: Picton
Difficulty: 2
from NZ$ 120
Two women take a selfie with scenic ocean views behind them on Queen Charlotte Track
Day Walk Ship Cove to Furneaux Lodge
South Island
Hiking & Walking Transfers and Shuttles Family-friendly Tours Day Tours
Coastal views, native bush, and rich history make this walk a highlight of the Marlborough Sounds. Wildlife, forest...
Calendar icon Duration: 9 hours
Map icon Location: Picton
Difficulty: 3
from NZ$ 120
Group hiking along a coastal trail with sweeping sea views on the Queen Charlotte Track
Day Walk Torea Bay to Punga Cove
South Island

Oct-Apr

Hiking & Walking Transfers and Shuttles Family-friendly Tours Day Tours
Panoramic ridge-top views, lush native bush, and the calls of bellbirds make this walk a Marlborough Sounds highlig...
Calendar icon Duration: 9 hours
Map icon Location: Picton
Difficulty: 4
from NZ$ 120
Guided kayaking tour on crystal-clear waters in Queen Charlotte Sound, Marlborough Sounds
1 Day Marlborough Sounds Kayak and Independent Walk - Link Pathway
South Island

Sep-May

Hiking & Walking Kayak & Canoe Tours Day Tours Family-friendly Tours
Paddle through peaceful coves and hike native bush trails on this Marlborough Sounds day tour from Picton. Enjoy gu...
Calendar icon Duration: 7-8 hours
Map icon Location: Picton
Difficulty: 2
from NZ$ 150
Couple walking past Queen Charlotte Track sign near the water at Ship Cove
Queen Charlotte Track Transport & Luggage Pass
South Island
Hiking & Walking Transfers and Shuttles Multi-Day Short Tours
The Great Track and Pack Pass is the best-value way to explore the 71km Queen Charlotte Track. With flexible boat t...
Calendar icon Duration: 4 days
Map icon Location: Picton
from NZ$ 138
Group of hikers reading a trail map at Ship Cove on the Queen Charlotte Track in Marlborough.
Motuara Island and Great Track & Pack Pass
South Island

Oct-Apr

Hiking & Walking Nature & Wildlife Family-friendly Tours Transfers and Shuttles Multi-Day Short Tours
A native bird sanctuary visit pairs perfectly with flexible transport on the Queen Charlotte Track. Walk or cycle a...
Calendar icon Duration: 4 days
Map icon Location: Picton
from NZ$ 148
Visitors on the jetty walkway arriving at Motuara Island, surrounded by native bush.
Motuara & Queen Charlotte Track Walk Ship Cove to Furneaux
South Island

Oct-Apr

Hiking & Walking Nature & Wildlife Family-friendly Tours Day Tours
Stunning views and native birds await at every turn. Start your Queen Charlotte adventure with a scenic cruise and ...
Calendar icon Duration: 9 hours
Map icon Location: Picton
from NZ$ 130
Guests relaxing in the garden at Furneaux Lodge on the Queen Charlotte Track, Marlborough Sounds.
Motuara Island & Queen Charlotte Track Walk Furneaux to Punga
South Island

Oct-Apr

Hiking & Walking Nature & Wildlife Family-friendly Tours Day Tours
This trip combines birdwatching on Motuara Island with a coastal walk from Furneaux Lodge to Punga Cove. Panoramic ...
Calendar icon Duration: 8 hours
Map icon Location: Picton
from NZ$ 130
Tour group walking along Ship Cove jetty in the Marlborough Sounds at sunrise
Queen Charlotte Track Walkers Drop Off or Pick Up (One Way)
South Island
Transfers and Shuttles Hiking & Walking
Discover a wildlife and dolphin cruise through Queen Charlotte Sound with walker drop off or pick up. Enjoy stunnin...
Calendar icon Duration: 1.5 hour
Map icon Location: Picton
from NZ$ 80
New Zealand bellbird perched on a forest branch, singing on Blumine Island
Queen Charlotte Track Walkers Drop Off and Motuara Island
South Island
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Experience the Queen Charlotte Track Walkers Drop Off and Motuara Island with a guided cruise, dolphin encounters, ...
Calendar icon Duration: 2 hours
Map icon Location: Picton
from NZ$ 100
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