Scenic One-Day Walks on the Queen Charlotte Track

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Depart Picton on the scheduled 8:00am (1 Oct - 30 Apr) or 9:00am departure to Historic Ship Cove for the walk or bike around to Furneaux Lodge.

A hiker sits on a trail, resting near a lake with mountain views.

Torea Bay to Mistletoe Bay

Depart Picton on the scheduled 8:00am (1 October - 30 April) departure to Torea Bay and walk 8km to Mistletoe Bay

A hiker stands on a forest trail surrounded by lush ferns and towering trees. The bright blue sky contrasts with the green foliage, while sunlight highlights parts of the scene. The hiker, wearing a backpack, looks up at the tall trees above.

Torea Bay to Punga Cove

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Feel like a challenge? This full day walk from Torea Bay to Punga Cove is 23.6km long and is the most challenging and rewarding section of the Queen Charlotte Track.

Two hikers walking along a shaded forest trail, surrounded by lush greenery.

Mistletoe Bay to Anakiwa

Depart Picton on a water taxi at 10:00am to Mistletoe Bay for the walk into Anakiwa.

View of a serene turquoise bay framed by trees, with mountains in the background. A kayaker is visible on the water, and part of a bicycle handlebar is seen in the foreground.

Ship Cove to Punga Cove

Depart Picton on the scheduled 8:00am (1 Oct - 30 Apr) or 9:00am departure to Historic Ship Cove for the walk or bike around to Punga Cove Resort.

Outdoor dining area at Furneaux Lodge, with people seated under umbrellas, surrounded by trees and green hills.

Motuara Island and 1 Day Furneaux Lodge to Punga Cove Walk

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Depart Picton on the scheduled 9:00am departure to Furneaux Lodge via Motuara Island for the walk around to Punga Cove.

Wooden Māori carving next to a walking path in a lush, green forest.

Motuara Island and 1 Day Ship Cove to Furneaux Lodge

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Depart Picton on the scheduled 9:00am departure to Ship Cove via Motuara Island for the walk around to Furneaux Lodge.

a couple of people sitting on top of a tree branch

Torea Bay to Anakiwa

Depart Picton on the scheduled 8:00am (1 October - 30 April) departure to Torea Bay and walk the 21km to Anakiwa.

Aerial view of a wooden pier extending into clear, green-blue water. A small boat is docked at the end of the pier, with a building and outdoor seating area visible near the shoreline. The shallow water near the shore transitions to deeper shades further out, surrounded by bush along the edge.

Furneaux Lodge to Punga Cove

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Depart Picton on the scheduled 9:00am departure to Furneaux Lodge for the walk around to Punga Cove. This walk is reasonably flat with no large steep inclines.