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Track Accommodation Guide

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Resolution Bay Cabins

Resolution Bay CabinsAddress: Resolution Bay, Private Bag, Picton
Hosts: The Sowman Family
Phone: 03 579 9411

Email: reso@xtra.co.nz

First and nearest accommodation to Historic Ship Cove on the Queen Charlotte Track. A collection of rustic cottages, cabins and kiwi baches set in park like surrounds. Candle Light, gas cooking facilities, and hot showers, log fires. Specialising in accommodation for backpackers, families, couples looking for a romantic weekend, and schools. Basic supplies in our shop. It is definitely not suited to persons demanding sophisticated accommodation and entertainment. NO Credit Card OR Eftpos facilities. Facilities available - kayaks, organic fruit, vegetables in season, free range eggs and fresh milk from the House Cow.

School House Bay (DOC Campsite)
DOC

Fees: Adult $6.00, children free. Facilities - toilet, water, six tent sites.

New Zealand Holiday Homes
Blue Water Lodge
Blue Water Lodge

Address: Endeavour Inlet, 20mins before Furneaux Lodge and about 5 mins before Cnoc na Lear
Phone: 03 577 8400
Email: bluewl@xtra.co.nz

The Blue Water Lodge comprises of two double bedrooms, one with en-suite and the other with a bathroom across the hall; one bunkroom with communal kitchen, bathroom and lounge. We provide linen, and free internet access.

Cnoc Na Lear

Address: Private Bag, Picton
Host: Peter and Colleen Logue
Phone: 03 579 8444
Fax: 03 579 8444
Email: cnoc@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.cnocnalear.co.nz

Cnoc na Lear (knock na lear) provides fully self-contained backpacker accommodation in the Pines, Endeavour Inlet, Queen Charlotte Sound. Tariff: $25 per night per person. Linen and breakfast available if requested for an additional fee.

No Road Inn

Address: No 1 Endeavour Inlet, Queen Charlotte Sound
Host: Garry and Barbara Ashton
Phone: 03 579 8300 or 027 442 1835
Fax: 04 297 1410 Email: info@noroadinn.co.nz
Website: www.noroadinn.com

The No Road Inn provides quality accommodation in 4 super-king guest rooms all with en-suites, large decks with outdoor settings, sea and bush views, and each room has its own kitchenette with coffee plunger, toaster, sink and mini-bar. We have bbqs, hammocks, an outdoor wood-fired oven, a hangi pit, dingy, kayaks and a hot tub in the native bush all for the exclusive enjoyment of guests staying at the No Road Inn. A substantial continental breakfast is included in the tariff. Lunch, dinner and refreshments are available for house guests.

Furneaux Lodge
Furneaux Lodge

Address: Endeavour Inlet, Rural Bag 381, Picton
Host: Geoff Faulkner
Phone: 03 579 8259
Fax: 03 579 8279
Email: info@furneaux.co.nz
Website: www.furneaux.co.nz

Nestled at the head of Endeavour Inlet in Queen Charlotte Sound the lodge is surrounded by 800 hectares of virgin native forest and overlooks the bay. The lodge offers a range of accommodation from self contained family units to contemporary studio suites with delicious Marlborough food and wine to be enjoyed in the award

Endeavour Resort & Fishing Lodge

Endeavour Resort & Fishing LodgeAddress: Private Bag 377, Picton
Host: Colin & Una Smith
Phone: (03) 579 8381
Fax: (03) 579 8380
Email: endeavouresort@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.endeavourresort.co.nz

Set in glorious natural surroundings alive with birds. It provides an idyllic retreat for the family, fishing parties, and School groups. We offer a friendly relaxed atmosphere in our various accommodation styles with a well stocked shop.

The Woolshed

Address: Endeavour Inlet, 20 mins past Furneaux Lodge and 1st gate after swing bridge
Host: Adrienne Cathie
Phone: 03 579 8398
Email: adrienne@endeavourwoolshed.co.nz
Website: www.endeavourwoolshed.co.nz

An idyllic setting on farmland leading to the sea, the accommodation offers one room in the Woolshed, which has a double bed and small single, and the hut has room for 3-4 people. Both have cooking facilities. Meals can be provided if arranged prior to your stay. Woolshed room has double bed and single; Hut - bunk bed and single, extra trundle bed; both rooms have cooking facilities and a fridge and heater provided. Shared separate bathroom, hot shower.

Miners Camp

Address: Head of Endeavour Inlet (Private Bag 369, Picton NZ 7250)
Host: Bev and Bob Churcher
Phone: 03 579 8186
Email: soundsweka@xtra.co.nz

Miners Camping Ground is a small privately owned camp site situated at the top of Endeavour Inlet. We pick up all packs from the Miners wharf, and transfer them to our orchard. Camping is in a very sheltered orchard amongst the fruit trees, guests are welcome to pick seasonal fruit. We also have a few friendly farm and domestic animals.

Madsen's Camp

Address: Private Bag, Picton
Host: Tony and Kay Madsen
Phone: 03 579 8106
Email: kainga1@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.madsenscamp.co.nz

Facilities - toilet, water, BBQ. Fees - adults $10, children free

Camp Bay (DOC) Endeavour Inlet

DOCAdults $6.00, children free. Facilities - toilet, water, 10 tent sites

Punga Cove Resort

Punga Cove ResortAddress: Punga Cove, Endeavour Inlet
Host: The Team at Punga Cove
Phone: 03 579 8561
Fax: 03 579 8080
Email: enquiries@pungacove.co.nz
Website: www.pungacove.co.nz

Nestled in the piece of heaven where you can enjoy sea views, sun and native bush from the deck of your chalet. Accommodation ranges from our Backpackers’ Lodge to luxury apartments. Facilities include a shop, café, dinghies, fishing gear, kayaks, swimming pool, sauna, outdoor spa and Boatshed Bar. Our licensed restaurant serves the finest Marlborough produce and wine

Mahana Homestead

Address: Endeavour Inlet
Host: Ann and John Martin
Phone: 03 579 8373 info@mahanahomestead.com
Website: www.mahanahomestead.com

Mahan's eco-friendly beachfront Lodge is the perfect place to rest on the Queen Charlotte Track, halfway between Ship Cove and Torea Saddle. The magic of Mahana will make you want to stay more than one night, so why not make this stop a rest day. Five bedrooms open onto decks with views of sea or forest, and a central lounge offers weary walkers a great place to relax and revive. Use our free kayaks to explore the coastline, then lie in a hammock and read a book. Cook your own food or enjoy delicious home cooked meals.

Noeline's Homestay

Phone: 03 579 8375
Website: www.thevilla.co.nz/homestay

Noeline's Homestay sits upon a bush-covered point overlooking Endeavour Inlet with views across to Furneaux Lodge and up to Mt Stokes. Dolphins and occasionally Orca are seen passing by in the sparkling waters, the comings and goings of the Sounds boats are always interesting and there is the ever-present chorus of the birdlife in the surrounding bush. The Homestay has less than a hand full of beds so booking is very necessary, linen can be supplied at a small extra charge and there are full self-catering facilities.

Craglee Lodge Retreat

Craglee Lodge RetreatAddress: Queen Charlotte Sound, Bay of Many Coves, Picton
Host: Rosie and Steve George
Phone: 03 579 9223
Fax: 03 579 9923
Email: relax@craglee.co.nz
Website: www.craglee.co.nz

At Craglee Lodge, it's all about you. A stunning location and a sanctuary to recharge and be spoilt. Superb food, an easy atmosphere and hosts who take time to make time. Take a cruise through Queen Charlotte Sound to Craglee Lodge, and be warmly greeted by a mermaid, a friendly dog and your welcoming hosts Rosie & Steve George. Enjoy the serenity and seclusion of your new surroundings and the ease of the friendly relaxed atmosphere.

Bay of Many Coves Resort & Spa

Bay of Many Coves ResortAddress: Private Bag, Picton
Host: Pip and Nicholas Goodhew
Phone: 03 579 9771
Freephone: 0800 579 9771(nz only)
Fax: 03 579 9777
Email: enquiries@bayofmanycovesresort.co.nz
Website: www.bayofmanycovesresort.co.nz

The only five star luxury resort and spa in the Marlborough Sounds, we are the perfect place to begin and end your Queen Charlotte Track experience. With everything you would expect from a luxury resort we are award winning for our architecture, service and the Foredeck restaurant.

Portage Resort Hotel

Address: Portage Bay, Kenepuru Sound
Phone: 03 573 4309
Fax: 03 573 4362
Email: enquiries@portage.co.nz
Website: www.portage.co.nz

The Portage Resort Hotel offers backpacker and up market chalet accommodation with views over the Kenepuru Sound. Enjoy the best of Marlborough food and wine at Te Weka Restaurant or take it casual and easy at the waterside Snapper Cafe. The resort caters for a wide range of guests and caters for many track walkers each year.

Tawa Cove Lodge

Tawa Cove LodgeAddress: Endeavour Inlet, Picton
Host: Nigel
Phone: 03 579 8363
Fax: 03 579 8366
Email: info@tawacove.co.nz

Tawa Cove offers seclusion, privacy, luxury and relaxation in a private cove on the Queen Charlotte Track, surrounded by native bush and water. Relax on a small beach or in a hammock in the bush. We offer kayaking, bush walks, scenic boat charters, fishing charters, and deserted beach picnics. All food is inclusive, and we also provide drinks and a selection of Marlborough's internationally known wines.

DeBretts

Address: Just behind the Portage Hotel - 2 minute walk
Host: Deb and Brett
Phone: 03 573 4522

Self contained accommodation with glorious views. Two twin/double rooms, one bunkroom, share kitchen and bathroom facilities. Very close to the Queen Charlotte Track. Wake boarding, fishing charters and scenic tours available.

Sounds Retreats

Address: Portage Bay

Phone: +64 (0)21 311 994

Email:  info@soundsretreats.co.nz

Website: www.soundsretreats.co.nz

The Portage House | Self Catering Three Bedroom Property Located in Portage Bay this three bedroom property is ideal for those wanting a weekend break or take a week and really get away from it all. Fully furnished and decorated with contemporary style for comfort and space. Spotlessly clean. Surrounded by native forest, listen to the Bell Bird’s and the Tui and watch the friendly Weka in the garden. Only a short walk to the Portage Hotel, Portage Beach or the Queen Charlotte Track. This is the perfect place to unwind and relax. Sleeps 6

Treetops

Address: Portage Bay
Host: Alison
Phone: 03 573 4404
Email: staytreetops@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.staytreetops.com

Treetops offers self-contained & share facility twin/double accommodation at very reasonable prices in a relaxed native bush setting. Unit comes with share facilities, bathroom, dining, lounge, fully equipped kitchen and sundeck.

Cowshed (DOC) Portage

DOCAdults $6.00, children free. Facilities - toilet, water, 20 tent sites. ($3.00 pack transfer charge payable to Portage Hotel.)

Lochmara Lodge Wildlife Recovery & Arts Centre

Lochmara LodgeAddress: Lochmara Bay, Queen Charlotte Sound
Host: Shayne Olsen and Louise Bright
Phone:  03 573 4554  03 573 4554
Fax: 03 573 4554
Email: enquiries@lochmaralodge.co.nz
Website: www.lochmaralodge.co.nz

Welcome to Marlborough's most unique attraction and accommodation experience. Once here you'll discover bush walks on our character filled 11-acre property, breeding programmes with endangered species, self-guided eco tours, and a sculpture trail and art gallery with 20% of all sales going directly towards national conservation projects. Treat yourself to a spa, massage and the best of Marlborough's food and wine at our licensed restaurant. "Once discovered... never forgotten..."

Mistletoe Bay Eco Village

Mistletoe Bay Eco LodgeAddress: Mistletoe Bay, RD2, Picton
Host: Chris and Janna George
Phone:  03 573 4048
Fax: 03 573 4048
Email: stay@mistletoebay.co.nz
Website: www.mistletoebay.co.nz

Our exciting new eco-village comprises eight new whare [cabins] with bathroom, sleeping and living areas for six. A new high-tech kitchen and meeting room adjacent provides cooking and dining facilities, and is ideal for small conference use and functions with a difference. Mistletoe Bay is also a favoured camping destination and our beach front grounds boast hot water showers, and a new camp kitchen. Over 50 campsites are available. Biking, kayaking, fishing, hiking, short walks, safe beach, swimming, sailing, glow worms.

Te Mahia Bay Resort

Te Mahia Bay ResortAddress: Te Mahia Bay Resort, RD2, Picton
Host: Jann and Trevor Hook Phone:  03 573 4089  03 573 4089
Fax: 03 573 4089
Email: holiday@temahia.co.nz
Website: www.temahia.co.nz

Where the bush meets the beach at Te Mahia Bay, Jann and Trevor Hook have the pleasure of offering you the choice of luxurious Waterfront Apartments, spacious Modern or gracious Heritage Motel accommodation.Te Mahia Bay Resort is nestled in the most picturesque bay in the Marlborough Sounds, with a licensed store and café. All units are self contained. Licensed store and café. Frozen gourmet meals. Kayaks, laundry facilities, Internet access. Efpos and Visa/MasterCard accepted

Smiths Farm Holiday Park

Address: Linkwater (4km from Anakiwa)
Host: Chris and Barbara Faulls
Phone:  03 574 2806  03 574 2806
Fax: 03 574 2806
Email: cbfaulls@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.smithsfarm.co.nz

The Sounds newest holiday park featuring: A range of tent sites, cabins and motels. Courtesy transport to/from the Anakiwa jetty. Mountain bike hire. Farm walk and friendly animals.

Anakiwa Lodge

Address: Lady Cobham Grove, Anakiwa
Host: Debby Upsall and Darrell Thrupp
Phone:  03 574 2115  03 574 2115
Fax: 03 574 2116
Email: info@anakiwa.co.nz
Website: www.anakiwa.co.nz

YHA Anakiwa Lodge is a new modern accommodation lodge with excellent facilities. An ideal self contained base for walking, kayaking or mountain biking in the Marlborough Sounds.Situated at the lower end of the Queen Charlotte Sound, YHA Anakiwa Lodge has a central location 70m from the shore and adjacent to the Outward Bound School.

Davies Bay(DOC)

DOCAdults $6.00, children free. Facilities - toilet, water, cooking shelter, 20 tent sites. (There is no water taxi stop, packs must be carried in and out.)

Anakiwa Backpackers

Address: 401 Anakiwa Road, RD 1, Picton 7281
Phone: +64 [0] 3 574-1388
Email: info@anakiwabackpackers.co.nz
Website: www.anakiwabackpackers.co.nz

Anakiwa BackpackersAnakiwa Backpackers is a boutique backpacker's accommodation located by the beach in Anakiwa in the stunning Marlborough Sounds. It offers a variety of accommodation options including a self-contained apartment, bed & breakfast homestay, double & ensuite rooms and a budget traveller's share room.

Direct all bookings and enquiries to:

Physical Address: London Quay, Picton | Postal Address P.O Box 12, Picton
Phone: +64 3 57 36 175 FreePhone - 0800 62 45 26 (NZ only)
Fax +64 3 57 36 176
Email:

Opening Times

Summer 7 am – 6pm daily. Winter 8am – 5 pm daily.

Water Taxi Service

Link to our on demand water taxi service www.pictonwatertaxis.co.nz

BBH YHA

We offer discounts to BBH & YHA Card holders

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