Queen Charlotte Track
DOC track · Marlborough
Queen Charlotte Track is a 67.1 km DOC tramping track in Marlborough with 2,200 m of climbing and a high point of 473 m.
Experience the spectacular Marlborough Sounds by walking or biking the Queen Charlotte Track. The track stretches 73.5 km from historic Meretoto/Ship Cove through to Anakiwa in Queen Charlotte Sound. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.
Track stats
| Distance | 67.1 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3-5 days |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Intermediate |
| Track type | Easy Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 2,200 m |
| Elevation loss | 2,195 m |
| Highest point | 473 m |
| Lowest point | 4 m |
| Region | Marlborough |
| Start | -41.09463, 174.23449 |
| End | -41.26428, 173.92274 |
Distance, elevation and the profile are worked out by TrailTreks from DOC's track line and the LINZ 8 m elevation model, from the start marker on the map. Time and difficulty are DOC's.
Elevation profile
Campsites near the track
- Bay Of Many Coves Campsite (on the track)
- Schoolhouse Bay Campsite (on the track)
- Black Rock Campsite (0.1 km from the track)
- Davies Bay Campsite (0.1 km from the track)
- Cowshed Bay Campsite (0.3 km from the track)
- Camp Bay Campsite (0.3 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Queen Charlotte Track GPX file (DOC's full track line with elevations) for your GPS or mapping app.
Alerts and conditions
Check current alerts on DOC before you go: tracks close for slips, floods, fire risk and pest control. The DOC page also has access, facilities and safety information.
Nearby DOC tracks
- Motuara Island Lookout Track (3.1 km away)
- Antimony Mines Track (4.9 km away)
- Mount Stokes Track (8.2 km away)
- Oruawairua Walk (8.7 km away)
- Kumutoto Bay Track (18.5 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Queen Charlotte Track in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.