My partner and I recently walked most of the Queen Charlotte Track, as part of a small group led by Greg Thomson of Natural Encounters, Picton, NZ. It's a wonderful track, suitable for all ages, with excellent views and lots of fascinating flora and fauna. The whole trip was made particularly enjoyable for us because of Greg's relaxed style and... more

The views and bays along the QC track on a quiet winter weekday make you feel you are in paradise. Biking the QC track is excellent, with lots of good downhilling along narrow tracks, but also a few steep hills which you have to push up. We did the QC track on mountain bikes rented from Marlborough Sounds Adventure Company,... more

This four to five day track can be done in its entirety or just a section at a time. While no roads exist, much of it is accessible vi water taxi from Picton. I highly recommend the five-day boutique lodge independent walk (unlike the Routeburn and Miford tracks, you don't need a guide on this one.) This package is well... more

We joined 4 friends as part of 16 people on the Marlborough Sounds guided walk of Charlotte Track. Some did the 5 days, others other 4 days and some due to time constraints just 2 days. Overall the weather was fine in the low 20's just perfect for walking. The group got on well and there was no tension between... more

I walked this part of the QCT many a time. Beautiful. Peaceful. I am from Canada, so when i hear noises in the woods, i think bear and run. I was running when i realized that there are no bears. Actaully, nothing dangerous. It was a wild pig... more

If you only have a day or two to spend in the Marlborough Sounds or in Picton, doing part of the Queen Charlotte Track will still give you a taste of the beautiful scenery and the great people you can meet on this wonderful walking track. We walked from Resolution Bay to Furneaux Lodge, recommended because it was the least... more

Having never been on a walking tour I typed 'four day hike" into my computer and found the Queen Charlotte Trek, and then by fluke, Natural Encounters. I had never even been to New Zealand and since I had persuaded my sister to join me from England, I approached Picton with some trepidation. But luck was on our side; the... more

We did a day trip from Picton to the Queen Charlotte track with Beachcomber cruises. The boat left us at Torea Bay and we walk to Mistltoe Bay where the boat picked us up and took us back to Picton. This part of the track is wonderfully scenic, with lots of views on both Kenepuru and Queen Charlotte Sounds on... more

We went on a guided hiking tour of the Queen Charlotte track. Our guide, Greg Thomson of Natural Encounters, was extremely knowledgeable about the flora and fauna that could be found along the trail. In addition to his knowledge he was friendly, funny and accommodating. The trail is 71 km. and winds its way along the coastline of the Queen... more