Guided option
3 days
The guided cycling option is part of the Queen Charlotte Track Ultimate Sounds Adventure.
On the 3 Day Ultimate Sounds Adventure, spend one day hiking, one day sea kayaking and another day mountain biking in the beauty and magic of the Marlborough Sounds. At night, rest and relax in the peaceful surroundings of Portage Resort Hotel.
Your guide will ensure that you are able to enjoy each day in safety and at your own pace.
ANDREAS
GERMANY
ANDREAS
GERMANY
Areas:
- all water transfers
- guide
- all equipment
- all accommodation
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Please contact us or complete our online enquiry form to receive further information on this tour or to check availability on your preferred date of travel.
YOUR TOUR ITINERARY
Walking (approximately 5 hours)
Your journey begins with a 1 hour boat ride to Resolution Bay. (Although the track officially starts at Ship Cove the ride out of Ship Cove is quite steep and therefore we recommend that you start at Resolution Bay). Catch a 9.00am water taxi from Picton to Ship Cove in the Outer-Queen Charlotte Sound and the start of the Queen Charlotte Track. Ship Cove is one of the most historic areas in the Sounds as it was one of James Cook's most popular destinations on his many world travels. The track travels from Ship Cove through native virgin bush, over two saddles and down into Resolution Bay and then Endeavour Inlet. At the end of the day your water taxi transfers you down the Queen Charlotte Sound to Portage Resort Hotel for the evening. Bunkroom accommodation at Portage Resort Hotel or you can upgrade to twin share at an additional cost – cook your own meal or dine in their restaurant.
Sea Kayaking
A leisurely day’s sea kayaking in the Keneperu Sound. As you paddle from the Portage foreshore on the Keneperu Sound, you may visit a mussel farm, paddle past a ship wreck from a bygone era or experience a chance encounter with dolphins. You will have time to stop on a tranquil beach where you can enjoy a leisurely lunch, go for a swim or a short bush walk before paddling back to Portage Resort Hotel.
Mountain Biking (approximately 4 hours)
Your water transport collects you and, as you travel back to Picton, you can relax and reminisce on the magic of the last three days.
