Ratings and Accreditation
Contact Details
Address:
London Quay
Picton
Postal Address:
PO Box 195
Freephone
0800 283 283
Phone
+64-3-573 6078
Fax:
+64-3-573 8827
Email:
adventure@marlboroughsounds.co.nz
Website:
www.marlboroughsounds.co.nz
Sights & Activities - Mountain Biking & Cycling
The Queen Charlotte Track is a 71km dual purpose (walking and mountain biking) track stretching from Ship Cove to Anakiwa. Renowned for its stunning scenery, comfortable lodge accommodation and best of all the pack carrying service that everyone can enjoy, riding this track is a contrast of challenging days and comfortable nights.
The track surface has been purposely built to cater to mountain bikers and walkers and apart from a few hill climbs, any biker of average fitness can enjoy this ride. The track can be biked in its entirety in 2 days or a more leisurely 3 days if preferred. If you don't wish to bike the entire track due to time or fitness, then sections of the track can be enjoyed in one day.
The track surface is 1 to 1.5 metres wide and predominantly clay based with sections containing tree roots, rocky surfaces and some bluffs.
Care is required at all times.
Our mountain bikes are specially prepared for the rugged terrain of the Queen Charlotte Track. Mountain bike rental includes:
Specialised Rockhoppers which have been maintained in house by our Shimano qualified bike mechanic. Bikes have front suspension, 24 gears
Tool Kit
Pump
Helmet
Water bottle carrier
Map