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Walk or Ride the Queen Charlotte Track from Ship Cove to Anakiwa with Motuara Island

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Cruise Ship Day Special

Motuara Island and The Great Track and Pack Pass

The Great Track & Pack Pass offers flexible transport and luggage transfers for walking or biking the 71km Queen Charlotte Track, known for its stunning views and diverse accommodations.

Operates
Summer only October to April
Check in time
Departure time
8:00am
Return trip pick up
3:30pm from Anakiwa
Return to Picton
4:30pm approx
Duration
Four days
Distance
71km
Walk/Ride From/To
Ship Cove to Anakiwa
Approx. Walk/Ride time
Pricing & Bookings
From NZD
Adults
15+
$
129
Child
5-14
$
81
Infants
0-4
$
0
Free

Pricing is indicative only. Final pricing is determined at time of booking.

Private Charter

Currently Unavailable

This product is currently unavailable. Please contact us for more information.

Overview

The Great Track and Pack Pass with Motuara Island add-on is the best value for transport to and from the Queen Charlotte Track.

There is no time limit on the pass so it allows you to walk or bike the track in however many or few days you choose. Most people complete the track in 4 days, 3 nights although there is no standard way to complete the track, some people like to take their time and spend up to 7 days or some complete it in 2 or 3. Please ask our reservations office for advice if you are not sure how to plan your trip.

The Queen Charlotte Track is rated one of the Great Walks of New Zealand. This panoramic track offers virgin New Zealand bush, exceptional views and accommodation to cater for everyone's budget which is made up of camping grounds, backpackers and five-star resorts.

We recommend that the track is walked or biked from north to south and your accommodation booked prior to your departure from Picton.

Inclusions

  • A drop-off at Ship Cove (the beginning of the track) on one of our scheduled departures
  • 8:00am (1st Oct - 30th Apr), 9:00am or *1:30pm departures from Picton (1:30pm please enquire via email office@mailboat.co.nz)
  • A pick-up from Anakiwa at 3:30pm with an approximate arrival back in Picton of 4:30pm other pick up points are available
  • Luggage transfers along the track - maximum 20kg per person

*Please note that the 1:30pm will arrive at Ship Cove at approximately 3:30-4:00pm

If you choose to transport between accommodation and not walk sections, this is an additional cost to the Great Track and Pack Pass, please ask our reservations team for options and pricing.

Exclusions

  • Accommodation
  • QCTLC Pass
  • Mountain Bike transportation ($5 each way)
  • Anything not specified above.

Queen Charlotte Track Land Cooperative (Q.C.T.L.C.) Pass
Private land fees: Sections of the track cross private land and track users are required to have a Queen Charlotte Track Land Cooperative (Q.C.T.L.C.) Pass for all Q.C.T.L.C. private land between Kenepuru Saddle, Torea Saddle, Te Mahia Saddle and Anakiwa. The pass fee contributes to track maintenance, enhancement and access. Please respect the owners’ property and do not use vehicles or take firearms or dogs on the track.

Pass fees: $12.00 for a 1-day pass. $25.00 for up to 5 consecutive days. $35.00 for an annual pass. Schoolchildren are free.

Passes can be purchased when booking online or in office on day of departure.

On board Facilities

To reduce environmental impact Beachcomber Cruises no longer use any single use cups on board any of our vessels. We have reusable souvenir keep cups available to purchase in the office prior to departure, we then provide complimentary tea and coffee to enjoy during the tour.

Highlights

Timetable

Summer departures

1 Oct to 30 April - 8:00 am

Please note

Add-ons

Route Map

Please Note:
Routes marked on the map are an indication only. The actual route taken may vary dependent on a variety of factors.
Map Pin A
Start of Queen Charlotte Track Walk/Bike
Map Pin B
End of Queen Charlotte Track Walk/Bike
Boat Cruise
Queen Charlotte Track Walk/Bike
Pricing & Bookings
From NZD
Adults
15+
$
129
Child
5-14
$
81
Infants
0-4
$
0
Free

Pricing is indicative only. Final pricing is determined at time of booking.

Private Charter

Currently Unavailable

This product is currently unavailable. Please contact us for more information.

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