Unguided option
3 days
Located at the top of the South Island, in the Marlborough Sounds, The Queen Charlotte Track is quickly becoming one of New Zealand’s classic tracks and a “must do” on every international or domestic visitors itinerary. This 71km walking and mountain biking track is renowned for its panoramic coastal views, lush coastal forest, resort accommodation and excellent water transport services – creating a walk that is challenging yet comfortable. Regarded as one of New Zealand’s best single track ride, this is a challenging track, with many technical stages, and riders do need a good level of riding fitness to enjoy the trip.
Our itinerary allows mountain bikers to enjoy the track hassle-free. We have selected the best accommodation, water transport operator and, with our own award winning client service ensure that your ride on the Queen Charlotte Track is a memorable experience.
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Areas:
- Mountain bike rental- Specialised mountain bike with front suspension, 24 gears, hydraulic disc brakes, tool kit, pump, helmet, water bottle carrier, map
- Pre trip information
- Complete information pack for use whilst riding the track
- Twin share accommodation as listed
- Packed lunch each day
- Water transport to the track and transfer of luggage each day
- Transfer back to Picton
Enquire about departure dates and pricing here.
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
Resolution Bay to Punga Cove Resort
(3.5-4 hour ride – 26.5km)
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).
You have a long but moderate climb out of Resolution Bay to Tawa Saddle and slow downhill to Furneaux Lodge. Rewarding ride around the head of Endeavour Inlet with some technical sections caused by tree roots and drop offs around Camp Bay.
Overnight at Punga Cove Resort (see Prices for room options).
Punga Cove Resort to Portage Resort Hotel
(3.5 to 4 hour ride – 23.6km)
Climbing away steeply from Punga Cove the sweeping views begin to appear as you bike along the ridge between the Queen Charlotte and Kenepuru Sound. The track is very undulating and therefore can be challenging for some people. The track is wide but quite steep in places. Watch for drop offs and rocky areas. You can ride the road on this day if you prefer.
Overnight at Portage Resort.
Portage Resort Hotel to Anakiwa
(3.25 to 4 hours – 20.7km)
Portage to Waterfall Bay – begins with long steep climb, lots of pushing, switch backs on descent. Some may prefer to take the road for this section. Waterfall Bay to Anakiwa – narrow undulating track at first, wider and more moderate mid section, then long descent into Anakiwa. Riding down to sea level you will come upon some particularly beautiful virgin native bush which leaves you with a lasting impression of what must have been before man arrived. The harbour of Anakiwa comes into view and so too does the end of the Queen Charlotte Track.
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.
