Queen Charlotte Sound
Queen Charlotte Sound, Picton: Address, Phone Number, Queen Charlotte Sound Reviews: 4.5/5
Queen Charlotte Sound
Queen Charlotte Sound
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Restaurants
44 within 3 miles
Picton Village Bakkerij
401
1.2 mi$ • Bakeries • New Zealand • Vegetarian Friendly
Gusto
539
1.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Quick Bites • Cafe • New Zealand
The Barn
496
1.2 mi$$ - $$$ • New Zealand • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Oxley's Bar & Kitchen
538
1.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Bar • Seafood • Pub
Seabreeze Cafe & Bar
788
1.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Quick Bites • Cafe • Seafood
Pier Cafe
11
0.9 miQuick Bites • Cafe
Seumus' Irish Bar
234
1.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Irish • Bar • Pub
Cortado Restaurant & Bar
1,089
1.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Cafe • Seafood • European
Escape to Picton’s Restaurant
538
1.2 mi$$ - $$$ • French • Seafood • European
Subway
55
1 mi$ • Fast Food • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Attractions
15 within 6 miles
Edwin Fox Maritime Museum
400
1 miSpeciality Museums • Historic Sites
Picton Sound
283
1.1 miMarinas • Bodies of Water
Queen Charlotte Track
886
2.6 miHiking Trails
Picton i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
121
1.1 miVisitor Centers
Heritage & Whaling Museum Picton
71
1.1 miSpeciality Museums
The National Whale Centre
24
1.1 miSpeciality Museums
War Memorial
34
1.1 miParks • Monuments & Statues
EcoWorld Aquarium & Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
369
1.1 miNatural History Museums • Zoos
Lochmara Lodge Marlborough Sounds Wildlife Recovery Centre
222
Nature & Wildlife Areas
Mariners Mall
1
1.3 miShopping Malls
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4.5
336 reviews
Excellent
249
Very good
73
Average
12
Poor
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Ezra710
Christchurch, New Zealand1,374 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
Fantastic views of beautiful bays and bush covered mountains. Something new around every corner. Great to explore by foot, ferry, bike, water, road, path, air, boat, coast, mountain... Just do it!
Written May 28, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Resort829690
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK21 contributions
Apr 2021 • Couples
Great tramp
Beautiful scenery
Comfortable lodges
Carry only a day pack
Organised by Adventure Tours Picton
Track can easily done independently-no guide required
Lodges along route comfortable with restaurants providing great food
Beautiful scenery
Comfortable lodges
Carry only a day pack
Organised by Adventure Tours Picton
Track can easily done independently-no guide required
Lodges along route comfortable with restaurants providing great food
Written April 7, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Karen P
Gisborne, New Zealand7 contributions
Apr 2021
The hills may get bigger by day but so do the views. We are in the 60 plus group and are casual walkers but we managed this track just fine. From day 3-4 at every corner, we were wowed by the views. Well worth walking. We recommend you do it, especially while the track is relatively quiet.
Written April 5, 2021
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Naina-Damani
London, UK1,032 contributions
Mar 2020
Absolutely stunning scenery and tranquil surrounded by undisturbed native forest. It is a wine country and perfect for photography.
Written February 14, 2021
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Alvin
Palmerston North, New Zealand52 contributions
Oct 2020
This is one very peaceful sound with its myriad bays. What a fantastic place, one could live out here away from others. But the cost would be huge and it would be worth it. Wake up in the mornings and listen to the birds singing. Yes another Wow place for visiting.
Written November 6, 2020
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Judy W
Auckland19 contributions
Oct 2020
Absolutely stunning scenery from start to finish. As a group of 60 year olds, we were challenged but made it through from ships cove to portage over 3 days. Do it again in a heartbeat.
Written October 8, 2020
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Bec
Birmingham, UK370 contributions
Jun 2020 • Couples
It was a stunning drive, with plenty of places to stop and take photos of the Sound. There are benches at certain locations to take a break and soak up the views even more.
There are passing places, so you can not feel pressured to drive too quickly also.
If you’re driving towards Nelson, I would highly recommend this route rather than taking the highway all the way there!
There are passing places, so you can not feel pressured to drive too quickly also.
If you’re driving towards Nelson, I would highly recommend this route rather than taking the highway all the way there!
Written June 8, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
John Kemna
Cromwell, New Zealand496 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
Took our big road bike in as far as Portage Bay. If you like lots...and I mean lots of turns and speed not much over 40kph then this road is a must. Drive safe.
Written March 17, 2020
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Robert D
Caloundra, Australia77 contributions
Feb 2020
WOW, that's how to describe this area of the South Island, it is easy to get around to get to vantage points for photos, but take care on the roads, they are narrow in some parts but hey we were on holiday and not in a rush, but slow down and help the locals
Written March 6, 2020
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Helenjen
Brisbane, Australia677 contributions
Feb 2020
Having visited this part of the world 15 years ago, we decided to revisit the area....wow just as stunning as we remember. Everywhere you look nature's beauty at it's best. Highly recommend you do the drive from Picton to Havelock and then down to Blenheim via the scenic route and stop off for walks and photo opportunities along the way...well worth it :))
Written March 5, 2020
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Jo A
18 contributions
Is the walk really easy for three 65 year olds dicky knees but moderately fit what is the weather generally like in Oct.
Jo A
18 contributions
Three 65 year olds are planning a trip to walk queen Charlotte sounds , how fit do we need to be?
Is the walk really an easy to moderate walk. We are planning to walk in October will the weather be ok?
louisa1956
Knayton, UK126 contributions
We did the walk after unseasonable wet weather and it was quite slippy in places (clay) it is very up and down but we thoroughly enjoyed it and if you walk a lot you will be fine and can take it at your own pace.
We are going back this January but are going back to Abel Tasman as this was by far a more beautiful walk. Queen Charlotte has very thick vegetation and not many good viewing points. Abel Tasman was simply stunning and walking down to beaches and crossing rivers was great. Took boat and walked back to boat pick up point. Going to do something similar next year. Enjoy
troppolavoro2016
Davis, CA1 contribution
We will be in the Picton area in Feb 2017 for 4 nights. Where is a good place to stay to walk and kayak on the Queen Charlotte Track?
lagomaggiore2013
Dorking, UK290 contributions
We stayed at the awful Brydon Accomodations in Blenheim, which I can't recommend! There were some nice wineries in the area, if I was returning I would look at one of those.
Eve B
Coffs Harbour, Australia
Hi. We would like to catch a boat out to a rental cabin / bach in the charlotte sounds for a couple of nights. Somewhere where we can do some local walks on the pass or other walkways. There will be four of us. Can you recommend a good website to show this kind of accomodation please. Travelling autumn next year. Thank you Eve
Noreen B
Victoria, Australia34 contributions
I went out for a run with the Beachcomber mail boat, which picks up and drops off walkers from the lodgings mentioned above. Ask the Picton Isite.
Frequently Asked Questions about Queen Charlotte Sound
- We recommend booking Queen Charlotte Sound tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 11 Queen Charlotte Sound tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Queen Charlotte Sound:
- Queen Charlotte Sound Mail Boat Cruise (From $69.59)
- Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton (From $59.19)
- Motuara Island Bird Sanctuary and Ship Cove Cruise from Picton (From $61.79)
- Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton (From $104.07)
- Bays and Bush Scenic Tour (From $74.80)
- Hotels near Queen Charlotte Sound:
- (1.00 mi) Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers
- (1.45 mi) Anchor Down Bed & Breakfast
- (1.58 mi) Jugglers Rest Backpackers
- (1.33 mi) Jasmine Court Motel
- (1.31 mi) Broadway Motel
- Restaurants near Queen Charlotte Sound:
- (1.19 mi) Picton Village Bakkerij
- (1.18 mi) Gusto
- (1.21 mi) The Barn
- (1.20 mi) Oxley's Bar & Kitchen
- (1.22 mi) Seumus' Irish Bar