Key info
Duration: 5 days
Total Distance: 72km (45.5miles)
Meal Inclusions: Day 1 – lunch/dinner, Day 2 – breakfast/lunch/dinner, Day 3 – breakfast/dinner, Day 4 – breakfast/lunch
Minimum number of persons: 2
No child rate available. A surcharge of $25 per person applies from 20 December to 31 January for Lochmara Lodge.
Take a bit longer to savour the Queen Charlotte Track, spending two nights at the iconic Lochmara Lodge with a rest day to recharge part way through the walk. The deluxe independent walk combines our handpicked selection of lodge and hotel-style accommodation with three course dining each evening, luggage transfers, daily packed lunch and Picton drop off/pickups. After an exhilarating hike each day come to rest at Furneaux Lodge, Punga Cove and then spend two nights at Lochmara Lodge. If you would like to take just a little longer and savour the journey with a rest day to put your feet up and enjoy a massage or soak in a hot bath, this is the perfect trip for you!
Duration: 5 days
Total Distance: 72km (45.5miles)
Meal Inclusions: Day 1 – lunch/dinner, Day 2 – breakfast/lunch/dinner, Day 3 – breakfast/dinner, Day 4 – breakfast/lunch
Minimum number of persons: 2
Day | Distance | Time |
1 | 17km (11.3miles) | 6 hrs |
2 | 11.5km (7.2miles) | 4 hrs |
3 | 23km (14.3miles) | 8 hrs |
4 | Rest Day | |
5 | 20.5km (12.7miles) | 7 hrs |
For those that want the added value of a local guide who will attend to every need as well as provide full interpretation on the area, this is the perfect way to start your Queen Charlotte Track experience. Your first day is regarded as the premier section of the Queen Charlotte Track. Many beautiful views are to be had across the Marlborough Sounds. Your informative local guide will explain the European and Maori connections of this significant historical area as well as provide detailed information on flora and fauna along the trail and general track advice. You are then well equipped to continue on your way for the remainder of your independent track experience.
Our team live, work and play in this fantastic region - your guides are local people. Call us on +64 3 5735432. Freephone (NZ only): 0800 266 266. Freephone (Aus only): 1800 281 827