Queen Charlotte Track
| Queen Charlotte Track | |
|---|---|
Tramping, cycling | |
| Highest point | Ridgeline near Bay of Many Coves 470 m (1,540 ft) |
| Lowest point | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Difficulty | Easy (walking), Grade 3–4 (mountain biking) |
| Season | All year |
| Sights | Sounds, sandy beaches, lush coastal native bush |
| Hazards | None |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Website | www |
The Queen Charlotte Track is a 71 km (44 mi) long New Zealand walking track between
From early 2013 on, the Queen Charlotte Track also has become one of the New Zealand Cycle Trails, accessible for mountain bike-level riders.[1]
Description
The track is maintained by the
The walking track leads over mainly clay soil, with bridges over all major streams, and reaches from sea level to 470m high. It is not a difficult track, however, it is a long track, with the section between Camp Bay and Torea Saddle over 23 km long. The entire one-way trip can be completed in 3–5 days by foot, or 13 hours by bike (typically split over two days). Queen Charlotte Track is also popular for day walks, with boat transfer access at Meretoto / Ship Cove, Resolution Bay, Panaruawhiti / Endeavour Inlet, Camp Bay, Tōrea Moua / Tōrea Bay, Mistletoe Bay, and Anakiwa. Boat transport is available from and to Picton. Road access was previously possible until August 2022 storms damaged the road[2] with access points at Camp Bay, Torea Saddle, Te Mahia Saddle, and Anakiwa.
Queen Charlotte Track passes several Department of Conservation campsites, as well as private accommodations, as it crosses private land on some sections. Side tracks lead to
Location
| Point | Coordinates (links to map & photo sources) |
Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Meretoto / Ship Cove | 41°05′41″S 174°14′04″E / 41.0946°S 174.2345°E | |
| Resolution Bay | 41°06′53″S 174°13′04″E / 41.1148°S 174.2178°E | |
| Endeavour Inlet | 41°06′09″S 174°11′03″E / 41.1025°S 174.1842°E | |
| Camp Bay/Kenepuru Saddle | 41°07′47″S 174°08′33″E / 41.1296°S 174.1426°E | |
| Tōrea Saddle/Portage Bay | 41°12′19″S 174°01′58″E / 41.2053°S 174.0328°E | |
| Mistletoe Bay/Te Mahia Saddle | 41°13′11″S 173°58′16″E / 41.2196°S 173.971°E | |
| Anakiwa | 41°15′52″S 173°55′22″E / 41.2644°S 173.9227°E |
See also
References
- ^ "1 Mar: Queen Charlotte Track opening". New Zealand Cycle Trail Website. Archived from the original on 27 February 2013. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
- ^ "Visitors welcome to Kenepuru but please take a water taxi". Marlborough District Council. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
