Queen Charlotte Track/Picton Nz 12-20th March 2026

Expressions of Interest

We are planning on embarking on another overseas hiking adventure. This time over the ditch, exploring the stunning Queen Charlotte Track on the Marlborough Sounds at top of New Zealands South Island.

This is a 74km hike over 5 days with a rest day on the 4th day.

Highlights of this track include stunning coastal views around bays,coves and inlets, together with continually changing landscapes and some challenging climbs.

The added bonus at the end of the hiking day, is you can relax and unwind with a drink and pub meal in the comfort of Hotel Resort Accommodation each night.

Another great feature of this hike is that you only need to carry a day pack. Your luggage is transported by boat to the resort each day.

Package Details

NEW ZEALAND

QUEEN CHARLOTTE HIKE

PRE HIKE

PICTON

12th March arrive Picton

2 Nights accommodation Broadway Motel

Optional Picton tours to be organised (at own cost)

4 Hour Cruise Marlborough Sounds Dolphin Watching and Motuora Island Sanctuary (own cost $150 ). Shorter Tours also available

https://www.e-ko.nz/tours/motuara-island-dolphin-wildlife

Winery Tour of Marlborough Wine region (Aporox $115 )

https://hoponhopoffwinetours.com/locations/marlborough-wine-tasting/

Duration: 5 days (includes a rest day on day )

4 Nights Hotel Resort Accommodation (Twin share ) . Single Supplement option available if you dont want to share.

1st Night: Furneaux Lodge (Endeavour Suites)

2nd Night : Punga Cove (Fond/Fern suite)

3rd & 4th Nights The Pondage (Tui Terrace)

Complete information pack for use while walking the track

Twin-share en-suite accommodation, as listed below . Also Single Supplement option (refer below)

Packed lunch each day (except on rest day)

Water transport to the start of track, and water transfer of luggage each day to resort accommodatiom

Water Transfer back to Picton on last day

Queen Charlotte Track Land Co-op Pass

I will be event organiser and Guide

HIKE DETAILS

DAY 1 : 17KMS : Ship Cove to Furneaux Lodge

Rated Moderately Challenging

Metres Gained approx 646

Approx 5.5 to 6.5 hrs walking time

DAY 2: 12.5kms : Furneaux Lodge to Punga Resort

Metres Gained Approx 379
Rated Easy to Moderate
Approx walking time 4 hours

Day 3: 24.5kms: Punga Cove to The Portage
Rated Moderate to Hard
Metres Gained approx 1100
Approx walking time 8hrs

Day 4: Rest day . Relax and unwind at the resort, take a Kayak tour or boat trip to Picton for the day.

Day 5: 20kms : The Portage to Anakiwa

Metres Gained approx 807

Rated Moderate to Hard
Approx walking time 7 hours

4pm Approx boat transport from Anakiwa to Picton

POST HIKE

Picton

1 Night Accommodation Broadway Motel

Total cost for land only

Twin Share AUD $2125

Single (own room) AUD $3325

NOT INCLUDED

Return Airfares to Wellington from $750 approx . Flights can be booked with Duncan Ford who is a Travel Agent or oprion to book your own flights online.

FERRY FROM WELLINGTON TO PICTON

Approx $170 return

TRAVEL INSURANCE (mandatory ) : Approx $90

I will be staying Approx 2 nights pre or post hike in Wellngton and can provide day trip ideas and things to do in Wellington.

Please RSVP if you are intetested or email me at russellchellew@gmail.com or mob 0411 888 024 if you have any questions .