Self-Guided Queen Charlotte Track Walk From Picton
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Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Duration: 7 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
9:00am - Check in is 30 minutes prior / please exchange your online reservation for a boarding ticket at the reservations office Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port
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Return Details :
Please check in to the Beachcomber Cruises booking office 30 minutes prior to your departure time. Please note that this tour departs sharply on schedule at 9:00am
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
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.
Itinerary:
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.
Inclusions
- Commentary on board
Exclusions
- 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 Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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
Traveler Reviews
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My husband and I and our 3 teenagers based ourselves in Picton and did self guided Queen Charlotte track walks on 2 consecutive days. The staff at Beachcombers were really helpful when we were organising our trip. They provided all the information we needed. They were flexible with pick up times and places and encouraged us to let them know if we had any problems getting to the pickup point in time. We had 2 amazing days on the track with glorious weather in the middle of winter. Seeing pods of dolphins close up on 3 of our 4 boat transfers was an unexpected bonus!
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Got dropped off at Ship Cove and picked up on time at Furneaux Lodge. the Skipper Jason was very knowledgeable and fed us lots of information about the area on the ride to Ship Cove which took almost an hour. Views were breathtaking along the way as well as at the end point! Did a solo hike which took me a total of 4h30mins with barely any breaks other than stops for photos. The estimated time for this hike is 5h30mins, probably for those who walk at a more leisurely pace. Managed to complete without a map and just relied on the signs which was ok, except for one confusing sign somewhere in the middle of the track. Made it anyways! Was a pretty quiet hike - only met 1 biker along the way. Saw weka and fantail along the way. Would do this again perhaps with some company!
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Beautiful track with small elevation gain so the 17km are easy to do; lodge at the end where you can buy food or drinks; boat ride to the starting point was fantastic and full of amazing views .
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Es war wundervoll! Die Fähre war sehr pünktlich, die Laufstrecke ein wundervolles Erlebnis und die Rückfahrt wurde noch spontan zu einer Dolphin Watching Tour! Eine magische Begegnung! Vielen Dank Fährenfahrer!☺️
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This company offers pickups and dropoffs for walking the Queen Charlotte Track. They are very flexible, and listen to their customers concerns, for which I am incredibly grateful. The morning that we were supposed to go to Ships Cove and walk to Furneaux Lodge was extremely rainy and the track was muddy. I did not think we could walk the 12 miles in that condition. So they suggested that we start at Furneaux Lodge and walk to Punga Cove, and they changed the boat reservations in a couple of minutes. The day was very enjoyable, thanks to them.
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Very trustworthy captain a boat trip. Well the nature is just brilliant. Views of Marlborough Sound are indescribable awesome!
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The recent torrential rainfall in December has definitely taken its toll on the Queen Charlotte Track. There are many areas of land slip which has, very promptly, been rectified but the work has left loose rocks scattered over some areas. Parts are also muddy and slippery where rain water continues to run across the track. There are some precipitous drops from the high points of the track so if you are due to walk it proceed with great care. Both my wife and I (both very experienced walkers) stumbled and fell today. Nothing serious; just grazes and a sore ankle but we were lucky.
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What a wonderful walk. Perfect weather and amazing scenery and beautiful lodges. We did the 4 day self guided walk plus an additional day kayaking (which unfortunately we were not able to do because of very high winds). The walk is very easy to do as self guided with clear signs throughout. The lodges were very well apportioned and the evening meals delicious. the daily packed lunches were just what was needed to sustain us through the day until dinner time! All in I would highly recommend the organisation of Wilderness Guides who managed everything seamlessly and were very friendly and helpful.
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Great commentary on boat ride out to Furneau Lodge, as well as stunning views. Track wasn't quite as flat as I was expecting - luckily beautiful views kept me going!
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The boat ride out was great, but most of all the views from the track were breath taking. Easy 11 ks of walking.
