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5 Hour Queen Charlotte Walk

Centrally located in New Zealand, the Marlborough Sounds are the gateway to the South Island. Step ashore at Ship Cover, in the footsteps of explorer Captain Cook and walk through magnificent virgin forest, take in the breathtaking views out to the Marlborough Sounds and relax at the shoreline of Endeavour inlet. This trip is ideal for those who have limited time, wanting to experience the Queen Charlotte Walk.

Your walk passes you through undistrubed stands of beech and rimu, around coves and inlets. The track provides stunning views down into Queen Charlotte and Kenepuru Sounds. This lush, subtropical native bush is home to many of New Zealand’s native birds including the Bellbird, Tui, the New Zealand Pigeon, Morepork and more.

This hike is an average of 5 hours of walking, Marlborough’s temperate climate allows good walking conditions for people of all ages. You will need to have an average to above-average level of fitness and be in good health to enjoy this walk. The track covers a variety of gradients with some rough surfaces.