Options for hikers

Hello Hikers

Arrow Water Taxis have put together 2 options for Hikers wishing to walk part of the Queen Charlotte Track, Marlborough Sounds.

Option 1. 2 day walk

Day 1

50-55 minutes cruise down the Queen Charlotte Sound to Punga Cove. Walk to Portage.

Day 2

Walk to Anakiwa (Home of New Zealand's South Island Outward Bound School). You will be picked up and returned to Picton.

You will spend 2 days walking through an intricate maze of walkways with spectacular views and lush greenery which provides for the perfect nature experience.

Package Includes: Transport to Punga Cove.

Pack transfers to and from Portage.

Picked up at Anakiwa and returned to Picton.

$70 per head. Minimum 5 or $75 per head Minimum 4 (not including accommodation).

Option 2: Day trip

Cruise to Torea Bay. Spend the morning walking the ridge tops with awesome views to both Queen Charlotte and Kenepuru Sounds and the afternoon walking through beautiful native bush. Picked up at Anakiwa and returned to Picton.

Package includes: Transport to Torea Bay.

Picked up and returned to Picton.

$45 per head. Minimum 5 or $50 per head Minimum 4.

The Queen charlotte track is 67km long running through the Marlborough Sounds starting at the outer Queen Charlotte down along the Kenepuru saddle giving breath-taking views along the tops through sheltered bays and native bush and is opened throughout the year for Hikers.

Useful link, click on www.qctrack.co.nz

Bookings are essential.

Minimum of 4 or 5 persons ( see above ).

On demand service (so choose a time to suit you).

We are flexible on drop off and pick up points and will be pleased to quote on other options of your choice. Remember! Discounts for larger groups.

Pick up and drop off at Ferry terminal if required.

Phone 03 573 8229 or

Prices are subject to change.