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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| 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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| Beachcomber Cruises | ||
| We offer many walking and mountain biking options for the Queen Charlotte Track. Choose a section to walk or bike for the day or complete all of the track with our Great Track & Pack Pass. |
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Picton, Queen Charlotte Sound |
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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! Dolphin Eco-Cruise and optional FREE visit to 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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| Lochmara Lodge | ||
| Queen Charlotte Track day trips with a difference. Cruise and walk/bike from Anakiwa or Mistletoe Bay then discover art and wildlife at Lochmara. Also free kayaks, hammocks, beach, cafe and more. |
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Picton, Queen Charlotte Sound |
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| Marlborough Sounds Adventure Company | ||
| 2007 NZ Tourism Award Winners - Best Leisure Activity. 4 & 5 Day guided & freedom walks feature the best of the Queen Charlotte Track - hotel style accommodation, pack transfers and fine dini |
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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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Drive a boat. Explore the Sounds. Fun, freedom & stunning scenery on a guided boating adventure. Enjoy the thrill of driving a boat to explore the magic Marlborough Sounds. Tours include... | Picton, Queen Charlotte Sound, Havelock, Pelorus, Kenepuru | |
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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. | 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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