Wings Over Wairarapa 2011 
5 Day Queen Charlotte Guided Walk
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Located on the north-eastern tip of the South Island, within the Marlborough Sounds the track is renowned for its stunning coastal views which are ever changing as you walk from ridgeline to shoreline. Each night is in hotel style accommodation, enjoying fine Marlborough wine and delicious a la carte dining.
This five day guided walk on the Queen Charlotte Track is a true walking holiday.
You will have a chance to see dolphins and witness the endangered South Island Saddleback and South Island Robin in their natural habitat. Live it up at Furneaux Lodge, Punga Cove Resort and The Portage Hotel in their superior hotel style rooms with en-suite bathrooms.
Take in the unsurpassed views as you climb the ridges and travel down to the shorelines of the many coves and inlets. And the best part of all - you don't have to carry your pack. You will be provided with a light daypack and your luggage will be transported by water transport each day.
Difficulty: Moderate
Departs:
2010: Oct 4, 11, 18, 25
Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Dec 6, 13, 20, 27
Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Feb 7, 14, 21, 28
Mar 7, 14, 21, 28
Apr 4, 11, 18, 25
Accommodation: Twin share lodge
Includes: Fully guided eco-tour watch experience; 4 night's twin share ensuite resort accommodation, all meals from lunch on day 1 to day 5; water tranfers including daily luggage
Group Size: Maximum 26
Start/Finish: Picton
Season: 01 Oct 10 - 30 Apr 11
Minimum age
16 years
Deposit - Payment
Due to limited availability and high demand, your Queen Charlotte Track booking must be protected by payment to Kirra Holidays by a deposit per preson within 7 days of confirmation and final balance 65 days prior to departure.
Pricing | Day by Day | Comments |
Pricing Table
| Single | Twin Share | Child (under 12) | |
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| Period | |||
| 01 Oct 10 - 30 Apr 11 | $2,479.00 | $1,935.00 | $1,535.00 |
Cancellations received within 30 days and up to 7 days before departure will incur a 50% cancellation fee per person.
Cancellations received 7 days or less from date of departure will incur a 100% of trip value fee per person.
Day 1 - Day 1 - Picton to Furneaux Lodge
| Your trip begins with personalised eco-tour with our guides on board a Cougar Line catamaran. During
the morning your guide will share their knowledge of the sea birds and marine mammals as you travel to
Motuara Island in the outer-Queen Charlotte Sound. Here you may have the opportunity to see the rare
South Island Saddleback and South Island Robin who have been re-colonised on to this island sanctuary. From Motuara Island you will cross the Sound to be dropped off at Ship Cove where you will begin your walk on the Queen Charlotte Track. Ship Cove is one of the most historic areas in the Sounds as it was one of James Cook's most popular destinations on his many world travels. The area is surrounded by bountiful virgin bush and the walk to the top of the ridge provides spectacular views. As you make your way down into Endeavour Inlet, you will spy Furneaux Lodge, your first night's accommodation. You will stay in twin share Studio Suites. Dinner will be served in the restaurant with a glass of wine. (L, D) Walking distance: 15km/5 - 6 hours |
Day 2 - Day 2 - Furneaux Lodge to Punga Cove
| After a leisurely breakfast at Furneaux Lodge you may like to take a walk up to the waterfall and see
the magnificent stands of virgin native bush. Re join the track as it winds its way around the coastline to
the other side of Endeavour Inlet. Prolific birdsong dominate the day as you walk through some regenerating and virgin native bush. Your accommodation this evening is at Punga Cove Resort in twin share chalets. Dinner is served in the restaurant with a glass of wine. (B, L, D) Walking distance: 12km/4 hours |
Day 3 - Day 3 - Punga Cove to Portage Bay
| Today you walk from Punga Cove to the Portage Resort Hotel along the ridge between Kenepuru and
Queen Charlotte Sound. Spectacular views dominate the day as you negotiate the very undulating ridge
between the two sounds. This section is considered the most difficult on the track and clients do need to have a good level of fitness to enjoy this walk. There is the option to take water transport from Punga Cove to The Portage Resort Hotel for those who require a rest! Upon your arrival at the Portage Resort Hotel, you can rest and relax in the spa and enjoy the view overlooking the Keneperu Sound. You will be staying in twin share Hillside suites, and dinner will be served in the restaurant with a glass of wine. (B, L, D) Walking distance: 23km/8 hours |
Day 4 - Day 4 - Portage Bay
| Today you can sleep in, rest, relax and enjoy the leisure activities around the Portage Hotel. If you feel like a little more activity you may like to go fishing, play golf on the local rural golf course (a unique experience!) or go sea kayaking for the day with your guide. Join this intimate paddling experience in the Kenepuru Sound, the smallest of the three sounds. As you paddle from the Portage Bay you may visit a mussel farm, paddle past a shipwreck from a bygone era, or experience a chance encounter with dolphins. You will have time to stop on a tranquil beach where you can enjoy a leisurely lunch, go for a swim or a short bush walk, before paddling back to the Portage bay foreshore. No experience is necessary to enjoy this trip and your guide will ensure that you have a fun, safe sea kayaking experience. (B, L, D) |
Day 5 - Day 5 - Portage Bay to Anakiwa & Picton
| Your final day on the Queen Charlotte Track. Today you will ascend to a ridgeline track which provides wonderful vistas of the Sounds. After Mistletoe Bay, the track sidles along the hill and drops down into Davies Bay before the last half hour through mature beech forest ending at Anakiwa where your water transport will collect you for your return to Picton. (B L) Walking distance: 21km/7 hours |
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