The Queen Charlotte Track has cemented its reputation as New Zealand’s gourmet walking trail. This is due in no small part to the amazing array of lodge accommodation, many with restaurants, dotted along the length of the Marlborough Sounds.
Track Accommodation
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Furneaux Lodge
Furneaux Lodge comprises the original historic homestead, now home to the restaurant and bar, and ensuite units all set in delightfully picturesque grounds. Furneaux Lodge has an excellent restaurant for dinner and breakfasts. Furneaux Lodge offers a range of accommodation depending on your requirements. Our standard Independent packages stay in the Tobias Junior Suites, each with own ensuite. The "Add On - Upgrade Room" available with out Independent packages stays in new upmarket studio suites with private ensuite and views out to the bay. Larger family rooms also available on request.
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Punga Cove
Nestled amidst the native bush, Punga Cove’s well-appointed individual chalets have views to the bay beyond and are a welcome respite after a day’s walk. The restaurant where you dine for dinner and breakfast has an impressive view from its position high on a promontory over Endeavour Inlet. Your accommodation is the Fern or Frond chalets each with a private balcony and ensuite. Punga Cove has a range of rooms on offer, including twin chalets and family rooms available. Standard Packages will be accommodated in a modern ensuite unit with stunning views of the bay. The "Add On - Upgrade Room" available with out Independent packages feature bigger rooms, ensuite bathroom, and a private balcony.
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Portage Hotel
The Portage Hotel is nestled at the narrowest point between Queen Charlotte & Kenepuru Sounds with a wonderful view into Kenepuru Sound. This well-established accommodation place has a reputation for a fine restaurant and features natural timber chalets. Standard packages includes quality accommodation in Korimako ensuite-style units, All with water views. The "Add On - Upgrade Room" available with out Independent packages, and Guided packages stay in the new ensuite Tui rooms, with private balcony.
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Lochmara Lodge
Set on the tranquil shores of the Queen Charlotte Sound, Lochmara Lodge features quality accommodation as well as aviaries and enclosures with endangered species, an organic vegetable garden and orchard, educational signage, sculpture trail and art gallery. Standard Independent packages stay in Weka rooms. Our guided walk, and "Add On -Upgraded Rooms" for independent packages stays in the very best Kakariki ensuite units with stunning water views.
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Bay of Many Coves Resort
At the Bay of Many Coves, there is a casual waterfront café, a guest lounge and the Foredeck fine-dining restaurant where you can savour the delights of fresh local seafood and produce, with specially selected wines from Marlborough’s leading vintners and international labels. Of course you can soak up the serenity in the Cedar Hot Tub and indulge in a treatment at the Day Spa too. And then, there’s the view: there are few places in the world that offer such a luxurious, mouth-watering, sensory combination.
Picton Accommodation
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Picton Waterfront Apartments
The Picton Waterfront Apartments offer modern, luxurious one to four bedroom apartments located in the heart of Picton village, or just a short stroll away. All of their apartments offer stunning views of Picton Harbour from their own private balcony. Picton’s many cafes, bars, restaurants, and attractions are right on our doorstep. Located a only a 1-minute walk from our Wilderness Guides office.
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Aldan Lodge
Aldan Lodge Motel, situated only metres from Picton waterfront, ferry terminal and railway station. We offer a range of motel accommodation options: king and queen studio units, spacious split-level family units and modern two-bedroom units, all fully self-contained. Only 5-Minutes walk from our Wilderness Guides office.
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Beachcomber Inn
If you are visiting Picton or the greater Marlborough region and are keen to seek quality hotel accommodation that is comfortable; peaceful; affordable; clean and tidy, then you have come to the right place. Only 5-Minutes walk from our Wilderness Guides office.
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Harbour View Motel
The Harbour View Motel offers a modern and spacious motel accommodation in the heart of Picton. The studio units and apartments provide stunning views of Picton Harbour, the marina and surrounding landscape from their own private balcony. Only a short stroll to the Picton Village, cafés, restaurants and waters edge. Only about 5-minutes walk from the Wilderness Guides office.
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Jasmin Court Motel
As Qualmark 4 star Plus quality accommodation, you can expect quality service, warm hospitality and those little extras to make your stay in Picton even more memorable Only 5-Minutes walk from our Wilderness Guides office.
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Picton Yacht Club
The Picton Yacht Club Hotel is located right on Picton’s stunning waterfront and is one of the city’s most popular hotels. The hotel is contemporary and relaxed and has been built around an alluring swimming pool which is popular with guests, especially during the summer months. The hotel is within short walking distance of Picton’s best bars and restaurants and also offer superb meeting facilities. As one of Picton’s premier hotels, the Picton Yacht Club Hotel is an ever-popular destination for leisure and business travellers alike. The hotel offers a wide selection of well-appointed rooms and matches this with outstanding service, making it the perfect hotel the next time you are in Picton. Located only 5-minutes walk from the Wilderness Guides office.
