Walk New Zealand's Abel Tasman & Queen Charlotte

Trip Type: Short Breaks

5 Days
1 - 16 People

Starts From:

NZD $2,255.00 /Person

With a soundtrack of bellbirds and a backdrop of the beautiful Marlborough Sounds, set off on an unforgettable hike along New Zealand’s Queen Charlotte …

Walk New Zealand's Abel Tasman & Queen Charlotte

With a soundtrack of bellbirds and a backdrop of the beautiful Marlborough Sounds, set off on an unforgettable hike along New Zealand’s Queen Charlotte Track. Over five days, you’ll join a local leader on walks to secluded bays, coves and native forest, learning about the region’s rich Maori history as you go. Venture through Nelson Lakes National Park, explore Abel Tasman National Park via kayak and finish each day at your cosy lodge accommodation – a perfect way to recharge your battery.

Itinerary

Day 1: Christchurch / Lewis Pass / St Arnaud

Day 2: Nelson Lakes NP / Marahau

Day 3: Abel Tasman NP / Marahau

Day 4: Picton / Queen Charlotte Track

Day 5: Christchurch

Trip Inclusions

Meals

4 breakfasts and 0 dinners are included

Transport

Private vehicle, Water Taxi

Accomodation

Hotel (4 nights)

Included Activities

Lewis Pass – Conical Hill Walk
Nelson Lakes National Park – Mt Robert Circuit
Abel Tasman National Park - Abel Tasman Coast Track (Anchorage to Marahau)
Abel Tasman National Park – Scenic Water Taxi Ride Marahau to Anchorage
Queen Charlotte - Scenic Water Taxi Ride Picton to Anakiwa
Queen Charlotte – Queen Charlotte Track (Anakiwa to Lochmara)
Queen Charlotte – Kaipupu Sanctuary
Kaikoura - Seal Colony Visit

Trip Highlights

Hike sections of the Queen Charlotte Track with a local leader. Weave your way through some of the most beautiful scenery of the South Island and learn about the region’s history.
Explore Nelson Lakes National Park as you hike the Mt Robert Circuit. Take in the coastal views over Lake Rotoiti as you walk around the northern face of Pourangahau (Mount Robert).
Walk the final part of the Abel Tasman Coast track and look for native birds like fantails and wood pigeons along the way. Maybe rent a kayak or simply relax by the beach in Marahau in your free time.
Rest your head each night at your cosy lodge accommodation in the heart of New Zealand’s best National Parks.
Take a water taxi through Malborough Sounds – an extensive network of sheltered inlets, clear waters, sandy bays and forested hills at the northern end of the South Island.