Queen Charlotte Track

Marlborough · New Zealand

Distance67 km (41.7 mi)all 5 sections

Climb2,337 m (7,667 ft)2,339 m (7,674 ft) down

High point473 m (1,552 ft)lowest 4 m (13 ft)

DOC's time3-5 daysas DOC publishes it

GradeIntermediateDOC

This track is mapped in 5 separate sections, so there is no single profile or walking time. Climb is added up section by section.

Map

Map: LINZ NZ Topo, Toitū Te Whenua LINZ, CC BY 4.0

Pink: the track. Blue: campsites.

Plan it with offline topo maps: try it for 14 days

About the track

Experience the spectacular Marlborough Sounds by walking or biking the Queen Charlotte Track. The track stretches 73.5 km from historic Meretoto/Ship Cove through to Anakiwa in Queen Charlotte Sound. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.

Campsites

Bay Of Many Coves Campsite (345 m)
Schoolhouse Bay Campsite (10 m)
Black Rock Campsite (275 m)
Davies Bay Campsite (15 m)

Queen Charlotte Track on DOC's website, for track alerts, bookings and closures.