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3 Day Queen Charlotte Track Upgrade Hike Bike Kayak Combo

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3

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$1150

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Overview

Combine three of the most popular activities in the Marlborough Sound – hike and bike on the Queen Charlotte Track, and paddle in a sea kayak in the Queen Charlotte Sound. Treat yourself with this affordable, great-value 3 Day Queen Charlotte Track Upgrade Hike Bike Kayak Combo package that lets you enjoy what the Marlborough Sounds have to offer. Taking the best sections of the Queen Charlotte Track for mountain biking and hiking, our Self-Guided 3-Day Hike/Bike/Kayak Combo bundles these together with 1-day independent kayak rental.

While you are out exploring the Marlborough Sounds on your own, we will have everything organised for you. You will come to rest in a superior ensuite room with guaranteed sea views on this 3-day upgraded independent Hike/Bike/Kayak Combo Package. You are supplied the mountain bike and sea kayak with this package, as well as enjoy luggage transfers and Picton pick up and drop off for exploring the Queen Charlotte Track. All you need to take care of is your meals! So bring along your sense of adventure, and soak up the experience.

Tour Grading: C

  • No experience necessary.
  • You need to be reasonably fit and enthusiastic.
  • Light day pack carried, with luggage transported by water taxi.

To get to Picton, probably the best way is to take the Interislander Ferry* across from Wellington to Picton. Alternatively you can take the Coastal Pacific Train* up from Christchurch to Picton. 

*Contact us to book your ferry and train journeys. 

3 Day Queen Charlotte Track Upgrade Hike Bike Combo

3 Day Queen Charlotte Track Upgrade Hike Bike Combo

3 Day Queen Charlotte Track Upgrade Hike Bike Combo

3 Day Queen Charlotte Track Upgrade Hike Bike Combo

3 Day Queen Charlotte Track Upgrade Hike Bike Combo

3 Day Queen Charlotte Track Upgrade Hike Bike Combo

3 Day Queen Charlotte Track Upgrade Hike Bike Combo

Itinerary

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Day 1Ship Cove to Furneaux Lodge, Endeavour Inlet/water taxi to Punga CoveAbout 28.5kms/4-6 hours bike

Make your way to the HQ on the waterfront and after an extensive briefing, depart on the water taxi to Ship Cove where your bike ride begins. This scenic and historic reserve was a favourite anchorage for Captain Cook during his explorations in the 1770s as well as being a site of significance for local Maori. Bush is mainly a mixture of stunning podocarp and beech forest with ponga ferns and other New Zealand native foliage.

This day is regarded as the premier section of the Queen Charlotte Track. The track is wide but is steep in places so watch for drop offs and rocky areas.

Your journey takes you past the historic Furneaux Lodge, an ideal spot to stop for a coffee. Continue around the Endeavour Inlet as the trail undulates around the coastal track. Once you pass Camp Bay DoC Campsite you are only a couple minutes from your accommodation at Punga Cove Resort.

Day 2Punga Cove to Torea Saddle/Portage BayAbout 24.5 kms/8 hours walk

Ascend to the main Queen Charlotte Track. Today you will be walking mostly along the exposed ridgeline with stunning views over both Kenepuru and Queen Charlotte Sounds. There are many short steep hill climbs to challenge you through the morning before the Bay of Many Coves campsite hut is a welcome stop to enjoy the vistas and some food. Continue until you reach the Black Rock Shelter before the final hills and then descend to Torea Saddle and down the road to Portage Resort, your destination for today.

Day 3Torea Bay to Picton/Ngakuta BayAbout 12 kms/5 hours Kayak

Your kayak is delivered to Torea Bay this morning (near Portage) for your independent kayak around the picturesque bays and coves of Queen Charlotte Sound concluding to either Ngakuta Bay or Picton Harbour (weather dependent). There are numerous bays and coves to explore along the way and lunch can be had at a secluded beach of your choice. Be on the look-out for dolphins and little blue penguins as well as New Zealand fur seals on the points you pass. A wonderful way to finish three days of adventure!

NB. No meals are included in this package but can be arranged at the various lodges along the track.

Cost per Person 2024-25

  • Adult: from NZ$1,150
  • Single supplement: NZ$550

Pricing is based on twin-sharing studio. If you require triple share, you need upgrade to a 2-bedroom chalet.
Minimum two persons; packages can be arranged for singles.
If you are a solo traveler please contact us to check if we have a trip departing as we often have trips with other kayakers you can join.

NZ$250 per person deposit payable on booking, balance due 45 days before travel.

Itinerary

Open All
Day 1Ship Cove to Furneaux Lodge, Endeavour Inlet/water taxi to Punga CoveAbout 28.5kms/4-6 hours bike

Make your way to the HQ on the waterfront and after an extensive briefing, depart on the water taxi to Ship Cove where your bike ride begins. This scenic and historic reserve was a favourite anchorage for Captain Cook during his explorations in the 1770s as well as being a site of significance for local Maori. Bush is mainly a mixture of stunning podocarp and beech forest with ponga ferns and other New Zealand native foliage.

This day is regarded as the premier section of the Queen Charlotte Track. The track is wide but is steep in places so watch for drop offs and rocky areas.

Your journey takes you past the historic Furneaux Lodge, an ideal spot to stop for a coffee. Continue around the Endeavour Inlet as the trail undulates around the coastal track. Once you pass Camp Bay DoC Campsite you are only a couple minutes from your accommodation at Punga Cove Resort.

Day 2Punga Cove to Torea Saddle/Portage BayAbout 24.5 kms/8 hours walk

Ascend to the main Queen Charlotte Track. Today you will be walking mostly along the exposed ridgeline with stunning views over both Kenepuru and Queen Charlotte Sounds. There are many short steep hill climbs to challenge you through the morning before the Bay of Many Coves campsite hut is a welcome stop to enjoy the vistas and some food. Continue until you reach the Black Rock Shelter before the final hills and then descend to Torea Saddle and down the road to Portage Resort, your destination for today.

Day 3Torea Bay to Picton/Ngakuta BayAbout 12 kms/5 hours Kayak

Your kayak is delivered to Torea Bay this morning (near Portage) for your independent kayak around the picturesque bays and coves of Queen Charlotte Sound concluding to either Ngakuta Bay or Picton Harbour (weather dependent). There are numerous bays and coves to explore along the way and lunch can be had at a secluded beach of your choice. Be on the look-out for dolphins and little blue penguins as well as New Zealand fur seals on the points you pass. A wonderful way to finish three days of adventure!

NB. No meals are included in this package but can be arranged at the various lodges along the track.

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