Round Trip Track Pass

FAQs

• How long is the Queen Charlotte Track?

  The Queen Charlotte Track is a 73km walking and mountain bike track in the Marlborough Sounds, at the top of the South Island of New Zealand.

  New Zealand’s longest dual-purpose track, the route passes through stunning coastal and ridgetop landscapes from Ship Cove/Meretoto in the north and Anakiwa in the south. Along the way, it takes in tranquil Endeavour Inlet and follows the ridgetops straddling Queen Charlotte Sound/Totaranui and Kenepuru Sounds, with stunning views across both.

  Although the track can be started and finished at either end, or at several points along the way, most people choose to walk, bike or run from north to south.

• How long does it take to walk the Queen Charlotte Track?

  Most people walk the full length of the 73km Queen Charlotte Track over 4 days, for example:

  Day 1: Ship Cove/Meretoto - Furneaux Lodge
  Day 2: Furneaux Lodge – Punga Cove
  Day 3: Punga Cove – Torea Saddle
  Day 4: Torea Saddle – Anakiwa

  For details on this itinerary see our Suggested walk itinerary

   

• Which way do most people walk/mountain bike the Queen Charlotte Track?

  The most popular way to walk the Queen Charlotte Track is north to south, from Ship Cove/Meretoto to Anakiwa.

• I’m walking/mountain biking the Queen Charlotte Track. Can you transfer my luggage to my accommodation?

  Yes we can, to many accommodation points along the track. Ask about our luggage transfer service when booking your trip with us.

  Our Round Trip Track Pass includes daily bag transfers.

• Can I camp on the Queen Charlotte Track?

  Yes – there are campsites at Resolution Bay, Endeavour Inlet, Portage, Mistletoe Bay and Davies Bay.

  For more information visit Accommodation along the track

• Is the track open all year?

  For walkers it is. Thanks to Marlborough’s temperate climate and the track’s low altitude, it is safe to walk throughout the year. Just ensure you pack plenty of warm clothing in winter.

  For mountain bikers, the first section from Meretoto/Ship Cove to Camp is now open all year to bikes however you will need to get the early boat to avoid walkers. 

• What is the QCTLC Land Access Fee, and does it apply to me?

  If you’re walking or biking between Punga Cove and Davies Bay (near Anakiwa) along the Queen Charlotte Track, you’ll require a Queen Charlotte Track Land Cooperative (QCTLC) pass to access sections of the track that cross private land.

  Passes are available for purchase from the Cougar Line office and aren’t included in Cougar Line’s standard fares.

  Ticket fees:

  • $12 for a Single Day Pass
  • $25 for a Multi-day Pass (to be used over 5 consecutive days)
  • $35 for a Seasonal Pass 

  School children are free

• I’m mountain biking the Queen Charlotte Track. Can you transport my bike?

  Yes we can. Let us know when you book that you are bringing your bike and we will safely transport it, and you, to your chosen starting point on the track.

  
Bikes are transferred at an additional charge of $5 each way for standard mountain bikes, and $10 each way for e-bikes.