Mountain Bike & E-Mountain Bike Hire

If biking, you should have a high degree of general fitness as the Queen Charlotte Track is more challenging to bike than to walk, as well as a confidence and experience with single-track off road mountain bike riding.

Please be aware the Queen Charlotte Track is a scenic but physically demanding and technical track for mountain bikes, recommended for experienced single-track riders. 
62% intermediate/grade 3,
28% advanced/grade 4, 
10% expert/grade 5.  
There are no sections rated for novice or beginner riders (grade 1-2).

You will encounter loose rock, tree roots and branch litter, along with rutty climbs and descents along the track. All but the most experienced riders will end up pushing at points. After heavy rain the clay-based trail is very slippy with reduced traction and mud build up.

We can advise you on the best section for you to attempt based on your abilities including road options and other local trails.

Spring temperatures (September/October/November) range from 14degC through to 20degC.
Wind and rain is highly variable day to day through Spring.

Average daytime summertime temperatures (December/January/February) are usually in the early to late 20degC.
Mornings are calm with afternoon winds building most days.
A very hot day would be 30degC.

Autumn (March/April/May) tends to be cooler but very settled with little or no wind, ranging from around 16-18degC in March down to 10-12degC in May.

In winter time (June/July August), the days can be very settled with not a ripple of the water but cold and crisp with overnight lows of less than 0degC and days up to 10degC.

Rain is possible at any time of year but the driest months tend to be January/February/March.
Layered clothing is best including a thermal undergarment, fleece top, shorts, long trousers, warm jacket and rain coat.

Booking Policy & Payment Policy

Rates are in New Zealand Dollars and include 15% GST. These rates may be subject to change.

Queen Charlotte Track Multiday Packages:

Deposit: Upon confirmation of your requested package departure date, a non-refundable $200NZ per person deposit will be processed. 
This is required for booking all multi-day independent and guided tours/packages.

Final Balance:
Your final balance is due 60-days prior to your package departure date.
70-Days before your package departs you will receive a payment request via email, and have 10-days to complete this.
If this payment is not completed we will attempt to contact you, before the on-system credit-card is charged in full or your package will be cancelled.

Package Amendments: 
An additional $50-per-person administration fee is charged for any amendments to confirmed bookings including but not limited to; changing rooms; changing departure dates; or changing package types.
This administration fee increases to $100-per-person within 60 days from the date of departure. 
All administrations fees are non-refundable.

Package Amendments requested within 60-days will be subject to our full Cancelation Policy if the request requires an alternate room/date as this is considered a cancelation of the original booking.

Child and infant Fares: 
Child rates may be available for those aged 5-15 years old inclusive for applicable packages and tours. 
Infants (under 5 years old) are generally free of charge for applicable packages and tours where sharing with paying adults, however we do not provide lunches so please provide suitable food for your trip for infants.
For Risk Declaration Waiver requirements, persons under 18-years of age are required to have a 18+ signatory.
For further details please contact us at the time of your booking.

Day Trip activity bookings:

Guided Day trip activities or rental activities are paid in full at the time of booking for direct bookings.

Most of our international guest will fly into either Auckland or Wellington airport. 
From Auckland, Wellington, or Christchurch International Airports, there are direct flights with Air New Zealand to Blenheim Airport, about 20 minutes’ drive from Picton.

From Wellington city you can instead choose to catch either the Bluebridge or Interislander ferry service across Cook Strait, a world famous boat crossing. 
Your final option from Wellington is to can catch the small local airline, SoundsAir, which has a base at Wellington Airport and connects a short flight into Picton. This charming little journey is a memorable way to experience an aerial view across the sounds

Affordable shuttles are available or you can rent a car.
Please visit https://www.wildernessguidesnz.com/shuttles/ to book a shuttle  if required.

From Christchurch city, a popular scenic option is to catch the coastal train with Kiwi Rail Scenic Journeys to Picton. This is the most relaxing way the enjoy the ocean and mountain views as you travers northward past Kaikoura and through the Marlborough Vineyards.
There are also public inter-city buses and options to rent a car.

Our waterfront office (the meeting point for our tours and rentals) is located on London Quay, at the corner of Wellington Street. 
We are near the famous Toastie Lords Cafe, beneath E-Ko Tours, opposite  Cougar Line water taxis.
If you are a Cruise Ship passengers coming from Picton I-Site, which is the drop-off for all busses, please follow the blue line on the ground with the water to your left to find us.

If you are unsure, throw Wilderness Guides, Picton" into Google Maps to find us.