Please make your way to the main town wharf in Picton (not the Interislander Ferry terminal). Your guide will meet you at 7:15am in front of the Cougar Line water taxi office.

There’ll be a quick tour briefing and a chance to meet your fellow walkers before hopping on the water taxi to the start of the Queen Charlotte Track. Come ready to walk, with everything needed for the day in your day pack—we’ll provide lunch and a drink bottle. Your overnight bag will be transported ahead to the lodge.

Today’s walk is from Ship Cove to Endeavour Inlet, a scenic journey of around 5 hours, through untouched beech forest and native bush. The track climbs from Ship Cove with sweeping views over Resolution Bay and, on a clear day, even as far as the Kapiti Coast and North Island.

After crossing the Tawa Saddle, soak in more stunning views of Endeavour Inlet, then descend through lush bush and alongside clear streams before reaching the shoreline and your waterfront lodge for the night.

MEALS INCLUDED: L D

Day Two is a relaxed walk, covering 11.5km over about 4 hours from Endeavour Inlet to Camp Bay. The track hugs the coastline, winding through native bush filled with the calls of fantails and bellbirds.

Endeavour Head has a rich past—once home to a bustling 1880s stibnite mine that employed over 400 workers, producing antimony for pewter and steel.

From there, the track leads through Big Bay and on to Camp Bay, where the day ends and a peaceful night awaits in this scenic, tucked-away spot. Enjoy relaxing with a cold drink, or maybe take a kayak out for a quick paddle before dinner.

MEALS INCLUDED: B L D

Day Three is the most challenging of the track, with around 8 hours of walking. The track climbs steadily out of Camp Bay to Kenepuru Saddle, then follows an undulating ridgeline for the rest of the day.

It’s a solid effort—but the sweeping views over Queen Charlotte and Kenepuru Sounds make every step worth it.

Eventually the track descends to Torea Saddle and one final push has you at the Portage Resort, a welcome oasis at the end of a long, but rewarding day.

MEALS INCLUDED: B L D

Day Four offers more stunning views as the trail climbs the main ridge between Queen Charlotte and Kenepuru Sounds, covering 20.5km on the way to Anakiwa. Take a moment to reflect on the journey and soak in the final breathtaking panoramas.

The track descends through regenerating forest, home to fantails, weka, wax eyes, and other native birds.

The day ends with an easy 3km stroll through magnificent beech forest to Anakiwa, where a water taxi will ferry you back to Picton. Arrival at the main wharf is around 5pm, marking the end of the tour.

MEALS INCLUDED: B L