Walks and Tracks
Marlborough is a freedom walker’s paradise – from the well-formed tracks, to remote trails through virgin native forests. They’re all deceptively accessible yet will transport you a world away from the stresses of urban life.
Informed opinion and local knowledge can be a constant part of your walk if you choose to be guided over the track. There are a range of activity operators and track guides to choose from.
Discover the real New Zealand, whether you have 40 minutes or four days…
Walks and Tracks - Listings
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| McCormick House Luxury Accommodation | ||
| Historic 5 star B&B, private native garden, 3 luxurious ensuite bedrooms, Queen, king, superking or twin beds. Separate guest lounge/dining, lavish gourmet breakfasts. 100% pure Egyptian cotton l |
 
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Picton, Queen Charlotte Sound |
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| Craglee Lodge | ||
| At Craglee Lodge , It's all about you. An awesome location and a sanctuary to recharge and be spoilt. Superb food, an easy atmosphere and hosts who take time to make time. SPECIALS ON NOW! |
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Picton, Queen Charlotte Sound |
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| French Pass Sea Safaris & Beachfront Villas | ||
| Stunning sunrises and sunsets, loop walks of remote & beautiful dUrville Island. Awesome French Pass, beach and lookout. Dolphins seals & seabirds. The ideal base & gatew |
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Havelock, Pelorus, Kenepuru |
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| Affinity Cruises | ||
| Live a board cruises with walking options on the Queen Charlotte Track, Queen Charlotte Sound and various tracks throughout the Pelorus Sound. |
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Picton, Queen Charlotte Sound, Havelock, Pelorus, Kenepuru |
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| Cougar Line | ||
| Specialising in luxury, affordable water transportation, The Cougar Line offer an award-winning experience in the beautiful Queen Charlotte Sound. |
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Picton, Queen Charlotte Sound |
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| Dolphin Watch Ecotours | ||
| TOURISM AWARD WINNER! See the wildlife on the water and land on Motuara Island bird sanctuary before walking the Queen Charlotte Track. Day walks and full track walks (w/pack transfers) available. |
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Picton, Queen Charlotte Sound |
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| Marlborough Sounds Adventure Company | ||
| We are the Marlborough Sounds specialists in sea kayaking, walking and mountain biking trips. |
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Picton, Queen Charlotte Sound |
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| Seahorse World Aquarium | ||
| Wow Dad gives birth to up to 421 babies at a time! The NZ Seahorse is the largest in the world. Learn about these extraordinary fish and the other amazing marine creatures that live in NZs rocky reefs |
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Picton, Queen Charlotte Sound |
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| Wilderness Guides | ||
| Wilderness Guides can show you the Marlborough Sounds like no-one else! Join Steve, Juliet and their small, friendly team for gourmet guided and independent walks on the Queen Charlotte Track. |
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Picton, Queen Charlotte Sound |
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| Blue Water Lodge | ||
| Situated in the spectacular Endeavour Inlet of New Zealand's Marlborough Sounds, 12 kms from the start of the Queen Charlotte Track. Ideal for your first nights stay walking from ships cov | Picton, Queen Charlotte Sound | |
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| Ecotours Marlborough Sounds | ||
| New Zealand is the closest we can come to studying evolution on another planet A unique educational journey taking in the special features of Blumine Island Wildlife Sanctuary in Queen Charlotte Sound | Picton, Queen Charlotte Sound | |
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| Explore Marlborough | ||
| Welcome to Explore Marlborough. We offer full day guided bike tours, full and half day food producer tours and half day walk around the beautiful Marlborough wine region. | Blenheim, Renwick, Wairau | |
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| FernRidge Homestay Bed & Breakfast | ||
| Tranquil waterfront homestay set in native bush 10 minutes by water taxi from Picton. Ideal as a stopover between North & South Islands; when walking the Queen Charlotte Track; or when kayaking. | Picton, Queen Charlotte Sound | |
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| Park View B&B | ||
| Adjacent to Wither Hills Farm Park for walking and off road cycle tracks. Off road bikes available for guests to borrow at no cost. An easy walk to the top of Wither Hills ensures magnificent views. | Blenheim, Renwick, Wairau | |
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| Waterways Boating Safaris | ||
| Explore spectacular Sounds scenery, forest walks, birds, mussel farms, marine life. Dolphins and penguins are often seen. Our guided boat safari tour is a refreshing eco-tour with a difference | Picton, Queen Charlotte Sound, Havelock, Pelorus, Kenepuru | |
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| West Bay Water Transport | ||
| West Bay Water Transport Floating Jetty, Ferry Terminal, Picton. Ph/Fax: 03 573 5597 E/Mail: info@westbay.co.nz Web: www.westbay.co.nz | Picton, Queen Charlotte Sound | |
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| Woodside Cottage | ||
| The ideal cottage to stay in for farm,beach and bush walks. 20mins to Saw Cut Gorge. Benmore from sea to 4,000 feet. Farm tracks for mountain biking from moderate to hard. | Awatere & Pacific Coast | |
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