Queen Charlotte Walk
Accommodation
Day One
- Boutique waterfront lodge, private rooms with ensuite bathrooms.
Day Two
- Modern beachfront lodge in garden setting, private rooms with ensuite bathrooms.
Day Three
- Resort, private rooms with ensuite bathrooms, bar and restaurant.
*Please note accommodation is double or twin share. If single room accommodation is requested, an additional fee of $495 per person is payable to cover this requirement for the duration of the walk. |
Food
You will enjoy great local cuisine; continental breakfasts and hearty packed lunches during the day, and either restaurant meals or wholesome home-cooked fare prepared by your host/hostess in the evenings.
If you have any dietary issues or food allergies, we are happy to cater for these, please advise the office of details when you make your booking.
All meals are included in your tour cost. Wine and other beverages are available to be purchased during dinners. |
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Fully Guided
Our guides are very experienced, friendly walkers and bikers who love to share their knowledge of New Zealand’s flora and fauna and local history. They all hold current first aid certificates, passenger driving licences and are the very best people to ensure your experience will be one to remember. |
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Exclusive to Tuatara Tours - Tour Kit Bag
To ensure you get the very best out of your journey with the least of fuss, we provide you with a calico kit bag full of useful goodies on the morning of your tour departure.
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Your Tour Kit Bag Contains the Following
Contents may vary from time to time!
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- Tuatara Tours cap
- Tuatara Tours cup
- Tuatara Tours drink bottle
- Tuatara Tours hand sanitiser
- Tuatara Tours tissues
- Tuatara Tours lip balm and sunblock
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- Tuatara Tours emergency whistle
- Tuatara Tours brochures
- Field & History Guide of the area
- Bag of Tuatara scroggin
- Bag of Tuatara energy plus confectionary
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Luggage
Tuatara Tours transports all your luggage for the duration of the tour.
All you carry is a small day pack with your personal gear, drink and lunch.
We do the Rest |
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What Do I Bring
For your own safety there are a few things that you must bring yourself: |
- Footwear with good ankle support – we recommend good hiking boots
- Thermal top wool or polypro
- Thermal bottom wool or polypro or long trousers
- Waterproof parka with hood
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- Waterproof overtrousers
- Fleece jacket or woollen jersey
- Woollen or fleece hat
- Gloves
- Medium size day pack
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- Woollen socks
- Hat, sunglasses
- Drink bottle – at least one litre capacity (we supply you with one bottle, but you may wish to bring another)
- Swim wear
- Sunscreen & insect repellent
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- Flannel
- Camera
- Small personal first aid kit including blister block or similar
- Casual attire for the evenings
- Any other personal items
- Your sense of humour
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 Safety and Risk Management
To ensure maximum safety for all, our guides are certified first aiders and fully qualified drivers. Tuatara Tours operate under a Safety and Risk Management Plan which is regularly audited and approved by a qualified and independent auditor. |
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Book now for Summer!
2019
February 17
March 3 (full)
March 31
Another date in mind?
We can build a tour especially for your group, please enquire for dates available.
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Queen Charlotte Walkers said:
"The high standard is very much appreciated."
Stuart and Leigh,Queensland, November 2016
“So pleased to have chosen Tuatara Tours from initial contact to last minute of the walk"
Judith and Frank, Victoria, December 2016
“We will be recommending Tuatara Tours to our bush walking friends"
Terry and Lucinda, ACT,
December 2016 |
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There Is Not Too Much That Can Beat This Experience!
Tucked away at the top of the South Island is the hidden gem that is the Marlborough Sounds.
Formed over 10,000 years ago after the last ice age when sea levels rose and drowned a series of deep valleys, the Marlborough Sounds consists of three main bodies of water (Pelorus, Queen Charlotte and Kenepuru Sounds) and a number of secluded bays, coves and sandy inlets, making it one of the best places in New Zealand for exploring the outdoors, on land and water.
Departing from Picton your water taxi will drop you at Ship Cove and the start of your Queen Charlotte Walk. Ship Cove was the base for Captain James Cook’s visit to the sounds in the 1770’s and it was here he discovered scurvy grass, high in vitamin C.
The walking track runs almost the entire length of the Queen Charlotte Sound, from Ship Cove to Anakiwa over 70km. The terrain is considered undulating, with hills rising from sea level to 400 metres at the highest point. Accompanied by a local walking guide, you will enjoy learning of the early whalers and sealers and in more recent times, the farmers and fisher folk that make their living from the land and the ocean. Experience the grandeur of ridge-top views over the Queen Charlotte and Kenepuru Sounds, lush coastal forest teeming with ferns and native birdlife and the challenge of a good days walking, with the promise of a comfortable bed and a sumptuous dinner at the end of each day.
The Queen Charlotte Walk includes all meals, accommodation in quality boutique lodges and B&B’s, water taxi transport, track passes and the services of a knowledgeable local guide throughout. You only walk with a day pack each day and your luggage is waiting for you on arrival at your accommodation each evening. Experience the beauty of the majestic Marlborough Sounds with us, in comfort and style, on the Queen Charlotte Walk.
What's included - All accommodation - All meals - Fully guided - Free Tuatara Tours kit bag - Luggage transport each day - Walking Poles - Comprehensive safety systems.
Please note: The Queen Charlotte Walk tour is fully guided.
If you prefer an unguided walk, please see our Queen Charlotte Walk/ Cruise page for details.
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Queen Charlotte Walk Highlights Video
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