Self-Guided Walk on Queen Charlotte Track from Picton
4.7
60 Ratings
Picton
Embark on a self-guided walk on the Queen Charlotte Track from Picton and explore the stunning Marlborough Sounds. Choose from three walks of varying length and challenge, with round-trip boat service included. Experience the natural beauty of the track in a shorter time frame.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Beachcomber Cruises. Queen Charlotte Cruise & Track Adventures - Depart and return to Picton and enjoy a one day walk on the Queen Charlotte Track, enjoy the tranquil waterways of the Queen Charlotte Sound during the cruise and have the chance to see wildlife and native flora and fauna.
Please note that the return times to Picton and pick up times are on a set schedule, you will not return to Picton until between 5:30pm-6:00pm. Please advise us if you are visiting with a Cruise Ship as our boat timings may not get you back in time for the ships departure from Port.
Available to purchase for $6 in the office before you depart are Beachcomber Cruises keep cups, we no longer use single use cups on board our vessels due the huge environmental impact. Upon purchase of a Beachcomber Cruises keep cup guests can enjoy tea and coffee onboard for the duration of the tour.
What's Included
- Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks (available to purchase on the track)
- Guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Keep Cups for $6, Available to purchase in the office
Additional Information
Explore the Marlborough Sounds on foot with one of the popular self-guided walks on the Queen Charlotte Track. Choose from three walks of varying length and challenge, with options that may include Ship Cove, Endeavor Inlet or Torea Bay. Round-trip boat service takes you to the start of your route and picks you up at the end. The day hikes offer a great way to experience the natural beauty of the Queen Charlotte Track within a shorter time frame.
Please note that the return times to Picton and pick up times are on a set schedule, you will not return to Picton until between 5:30pm-6:00pm. Please advise us if you are visiting with a Cruise Ship as our boat timings may not get you back in time for the ships departure from Port.
- Guests are welcome to bring their own food and drinks to consume on board
- Closed-toe walking shoes suitable for walking are recommended
- Not accessible for motorized wheelchairs
- We are not able to pick up / drop off at the Cruise Ship Terminal - you must make your way to our booking office
- Please note that this tour departs sharply on schedule at 9:00am
- Please note that day walk departure and pick up times are at a set schedule and returns at 5:30pm
- Not suitable for guests visiting by cruise ship due to timings conflicts
- You must have a good level of fitness to achieve the walks in the allotted time
Location
Beachcomber Cruises. Queen Charlotte Cruise & Track Adventures
London Quay
Please meet us at the Beachcomber Cruises Office on the waterfront - the Corner of Wellington Street and London Quay, we are a glass building with Blue Signage.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(60 Ratings)
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Natalie
Jan 4, 2024
A great days walk - Awesome walk, beautiful views. Jason the mail boat driver was excellent, full of local knowledge, loved hearing what the area is doing for conservation, a great added extra to the trip
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462dianet
Dec 18, 2023
Highly recommend! - This was a great trip from Picton to Ships Cove in the beautiful Marlborough Sounds.
Jason, our skipper, gave an excellent commentary during our one hour ride to our destination. The boat was clean, on time, instructions were clear and everyone we were involved with at beachcomber was polite and helpful
Our return journey was just as good
Thanks Beachcomber!
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Nikki
Dec 12, 2023
Queen Charlotte Track with Wilderness Guides - 8 of us from Australia completed the Queen Charlotte Track with Wilderness Guides in Picton. We chose the upgraded 5 day trip with a rest day, which we used to kayak for a day.
Wilderness Guides were well organised and good communicators when booking for a trip for 8 people and they were responsive to our needs.
The walk was scenic including lovely tasteful accommodation along the way in picturesque settings.
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R8327oqginag
Dec 1, 2023
The Queen Charlotte Track will NOT disappoint you! - For day-hikers, this is a Must-Do excursion while in Picton. Our skipper and tour guide for the day, Jason, was excellent. He shared great knowledge about Marlborough Sound history, past and on-going conservation efforts, recent improved ecological quality, and much more. While on the way to our hiking drop-off point, we enjoyed his narrative along the very scenic route; saw dusky dolphins and fur seals. Now, off to the best part of the day; the approximate 12 KM hike along the Queen Charlotte Track between Furneaux Lodge (nice cafe for a coffee to start your hike) and Punga Cove was gorgeous. Expect some slightly challenging inclines along the way, plus stops to take pictures; however, the tour company gives you a good buffer (5 hours) for the 3.5 hour recommended hiking time. The drop off time at the Lodge was 11:00 and the pick-up time at the cove was 4:00. Finish in time to have a well- earned adult beverage at the Cove!
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H8793dpdavidc
Nov 23, 2023
Queen Charlotte Track walk and cruise. - Absolutely fantastic trip, well organised and professional. Water taxi out and got picked up by the mail boat. Lots of information from both captains. Even saw pod of dolphins on the way back to Picton. Would definitely recommend using Beachcomber Cruises if you go to Marlborough Sounds.
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Happiness26564063371
Nov 7, 2023
Brilliant - The whole experience with Beachcomber was amazing. Everyone is very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Jason, our skipper, is a massive asset to the business and is so knowledgeable and involved in the ocean, Marlborough Sounds and the restoration projects under way there. Couldn’t recommend this business more!
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Freedom76742
Nov 1, 2023
Fabulous guided boat cruise & walk on Queen Charlotte Track - We did the boat cruise to the Queen Charlotte Track, Ship Cove to Furneaux Lodge - first of all our captain and guide Jason was fantastic - learned so much we were curious about - the sound, history, marine and forest ecology, Maori history, saw dolphins etc. Gorgeous walk on the track through incredible forest (that he told us about) At the office we queried the time from drop off to pickup of 5 hrs 45 min for a 17.5 km walk (dropped at 10:15, pick up at 4) -was it enough time-it was - we had to keep a pace & shorten our stops on the way but very doable - not a hard walk but if you want to walk more leisurely/enjoy the views then suggest leaving at 8 not 9 am. Thanks Jason and Beachcomber!
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999kubras
Oct 26, 2023
Don’t get lost - Wonderful crew and views. Captains were so fun. Everyone should see that track. Don’t get lost. It’s impossible but I did 😄
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Wander08299315569
Apr 1, 2024
Great trip - Skipper provided a very interesting commentary. We walked from Ship Bay to Furneaux Lodge. Only snag is there is not too much to see for a lot of the walk due to the bush. But you do get to see lots of wekas. Good quick boat ride both ways and friendly staff.
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Anthony_s
Nov 3, 2023
Great day out - Our boat skipper was knowledgeable especially about the environment effecting the area. The problem with the trees and the erratification program. Unfortunately we had a rainy day, but he encouraged us to enjoy ourselves. Staff at the office were amazing. Our walk was wonderful except the last hour of rain
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