Picton, is a picturesque port town which offers the perfect place to use as a base for experiencing the Marlborough Sounds. Picton, nestled at the head of the famous Queen Charlotte Sound has blossomed from being a picturesque sea port town into a hub of tourism activity. With its growth it has managed to keep the relaxed atmosphere and friendliness.

Marlborough Sounds Adventure Company – Queen Charlotte 4 Day Paddle & Walk

This four day guided walk on the Queen Charlotte Track is a true walking holiday. You will have a chance to see dolphins and witness the endangered South Island Saddleback and South Island Robin in their natural habitat. Live it up at Furneaux Lodge, Punga Cove Resort and The Portage Hotel in their superior hotel style rooms with en-suite bathrooms. Take in the unsurpassed views as you climb the ridges and travel down to the shorelines of the many coves and inlets!

The 4 day Paddle & Walk is a wonderful way to combine two days of walking on the Queen Charlotte Track with two days sea kayaking.  On days one and two you walk with the group and then on the third morning you travel by water taxi to Portage Resort Hotel and sea kayak in the Kenepuru Sound. At the end of the day you return to Portage where the rest of the walking party have arrived. On day four you then paddle back to Picton via the Grove Arm in time to meet up with the rest of  your walking party again. You will have a chance to see dolphins and witness the endangered South Island Saddleback and South Island Robin in their natural habitat. Live it up at Furneaux Lodge, Punga Cove Resort and The Portage Hotel in hotel style accommodation with en-suites. Take in the unsurpassed views as you climb the ridges and travel down to the shorelines of the many coves and inlets. Enjoy some of the beautiful bays, coves and inlets by sea kayak, and the best part of all – you don’t have to carry your pack. We can provide you with a light daypack and your luggage will be transported by water transport each day.
From $1,540