Walk the Queen Charlotte Track

Arguably one of Aotearoa’s most glorious walks, the Queen Charlotte Track winds its way through pristine native forest, around bays and across saddles for a whopping 73 kilometres. That’s not to say this four- day track can’t be tasted in a single day. It is conveniently sectioned into day and half- day walks, many parts accessible by boat, and is an excellent option for the moderately fit walker who likes to take it easy, travel light and finish the day with a glass of wine. Getting there: Cougar Line (cougarline.co.nz) operates round-trip boat transfers between Picton and the Queen Charlotte Track, with popular day hikes starting at Ship Cove/Meretoto (a five-hour walk), Furneaux Lodge (four hours) and Resolution Bay (three hours). queencharlottetrack.co.nz