Queen Charlotte Track

The Queen Charlotte Track is New Zealand's most diverse coastal walk set in the geologically unique Marlborough Sounds. Stretching from historic Ship Cove to Anakiwa, this undulating trail features remnants of virgin native bush with a sea view around almost every corner.

What to Expect

Coastal Diversity

Here tracts of centuries old virgin native bush mingle with regenerating forest and there is a sea view around almost every corner.

Unique Geology

The Marlborough Sounds is a unique geological feature where the mountains meet the sea in a claw-like network of sunken river valleys, seen best from Eatwells Lookout.

Rich History

There is Maori and European history in abundance including historic Ship Cove, start of the track and where English explorer and navigator Captain Cook made his base in 1770.

Lodge Accommodation

The range of accommodation is impressive and water taxi services with overnight bag transfers means only a day pack is required.

Map of the walk

What our other guests have said

I had really wanted to do the Queen Charlotte trail but considering it was going to be a 3/4day hike and there was a lot of components to think of (boats, accommodation, pass, etc), my partner and I decided to look for someone to arrange all of this for us. We found New Zealand Walks and were...

Marie, Queen Charlotte freedom walk, December 2023

We have just completed an amazing experience with Becs and Grace as our guides on the Hollyford Track. They were incredibly knowledgeable about the plants, the history of this track, early settlers stories and facts which made the places much more meaningful. Becs' enthusiasm and motivation...

Barry and Trish, Hollyford 3 day Guided Walk, January 2021

We had a fantastic time on the Paparoa Track, I certainly appreciated all your help with booking. Our guide was great and very knowledgeable about flora and fauna and information about the track. He was great company too. The track was incredibly scenic and the views were stunning. Bit hard...

Anne, Paparoa Track guided walk, January 2022

Queen Charlotte Track

What to Expect

Coastal Diversity

Unique Geology

Rich History

Lodge Accommodation

Our Queen Charlotte Track Package Options:

The Ultimate Queen Charlotte Track Package

Queen Charlotte Track Four Day Guided Walk

Queen Charlotte Track Four Day All Inclusive Freedom Walk

Queen Charlotte Four Day Freedom Walk

Queen Charlotte Five Day Freedom Walk (Walking each day)

Queen Charlotte Three Day Freedom Walk

Queen Charlotte Five Day Freedom Walk (Including rest day)

Queen Charlotte Track Five Day Guided Walk

Top of the South 11 Day Package