We had a truly delightful trip. The scenery was spectacular along Queen Charlotte Sound from the various boats that we travelled on and from the 73kms of trail that we walked on. (go us!) The places that we stayed in were lovely, set among the trees and ferns and with delicious dinners (with great NZ wines available to purchase), breakfasts... More

Our group (two couples, two singles, ages 2x70, 60, 59, 2x57) booked a 4 unguided walk of the Queen Charlotte track, taking the option of everything bar grog. Everything went like clockwork, accomodation and food exceeded our expectations, even the weather was OK. The track itself was great, and we all had a most enjoyable holiday at very reasonable cost... More

My wife and I did the 5 day Queen Charlotte walk with Natural Encounters and it was fantastic. Our accommodation and food were of the highest standard and everything was thought of to make our 5 days, memorable. Mary, our guide, was excellent and added to the beautiful scenery with her local knowledge. Our thanks to Greg and Mary for... More

We booked an unguided hike of the Queen Charlotte Track with Natural Encounters and chose the package which included staying at the very special B & B Fernview Cottage. Greg the owner and his partner do an amazing job of organising your hike and spoiling you during your stay at Fernview Cottage. Carlie's breakfasts are delicious and her packed lunch... More

Natural Encounters staff were professional, helpful, well organised, and relaxed. They arranged our Queen Charlotte Track walk and the trip was seamless and relaxed. They arranged the best accommodation (ask to stay at the No Road Inn the first night on the Queen Charlotte Track! It is awesome), and were flexible with different timings where possible. The track can be... More

We walked the Queen Charlotte Track with Natural Encounters in mid-November 2011. We chose Natural Encounters because we liked the option of the 5 day package - with a "rest day" along the way to stretch out the experience! Communication during the planning phase was very good, prompt replies and good advice throughout. Greg picked us up from the ferry... More

We were late in getting our reservations together for the four-day Queen Charlotte Track, and many of the lodging facilities and tours were full. We were seeking an "Unguided tour" with arrangements pre-booked for lodging, meals, transportation, and a map. This was to have been the highlight of our trip, and we were disappointed. We found Natural Encounters in a... More

Just did the Queen Charlotte Track as a guided tour with Natural Encounters. It was a fabulous trip, and they were a great company to deal with. Ben was our guide for the 4 days and did a great job. He had a great knowledge of the local area, the bird life , history and vegetation. His knowlege really added... More

I have just finished a 4 day walk along the QCT with my sister and brother in law, which was guided by Ben from Natural Encounters. Ben was a superb guide who knew his way around the bush and the inhabitants that lived there. He was a great ambassador for QCT and Natural Encounters. His company and that of the... More