DAY 1 - Picton - Ships Cove to No Road Inn
Approx walking time- 5 hours
Approx walking time- 5 hours
 | Pick up from local accommodation. | |
| Boat cruise from Picton- A full commentary is given as we make our way along the Queen | |
| Charlotte Sound, before stopping to visit a protected, predator free island to see rare saddleback birds. October to April only otherwise all departures depart from Picton by boat at 9.30am. | ||
| Begin the walk at Ships Cove and learn about the historical and natural aspects of this | |
| area. | ||
| Fabulous 360 degree vistas as we walk amongst tree ferns and Nikau palms to our | |
| accommodation for this evening at No Road Inn, the Marlborough Sounds newest boutique, luxury lodge located beside Furneaux wharf, on the waters edge in Endeavour Inlet. | ||
| Take time to enjoy the outdoor private hot tub or walk up to see the 2000 year old native | |
| trees behind the lodge. Later that evening enjoy a glass of Marlborough wine with your evening meal. | ||
| Lunch, and a three course dinner, a glass of wine and private en-suite accommodation | |
| included. |
Day 2 - No Road Inn to Mahana Homestead
Approx walking time- 4 hours
Approx walking time- 4 hours
| After a relaxed breakfast we make our way around the bay to Mahana Homestead. | |
| Discover the fascinating mining history of this area. | |
| The highlight of this afternoons walk is the abundance of native bird life along this section | |
| of the track. We may even have the opportunity to meet one of New Zealand's cheekiest native birds, the Weka. | ||
| Optional sea kayaking trip, late afternoon. | |
| Tonights accommodation is in the recently refurbished, historic Mahana Homestead. | |
| Continental breakfast, lunch and a glass of wine with your evening meal included. | |
Day 3 - Mahana Homestead to Portage Resort
Approx walking time 7.5 hours
Approx walking time 7.5 hours
| Todays section of the track involves expansive ridge top walking with stunning views for | |
| the majority of the day. Considered the most challenging day of the trip yet extremely well rewarding. | ||
| For those that feel like a rest, the option of taking a water taxi to Portage Resort is | |
| available at no extra cost where you can indulge in a relaxing spa pool while enjoying the beautiful views. | ||
| Accommodation this evening in newly refurbished suites overlooking Kenepuru Sound. | |
| Breakfast, lunch, and a glass of wine with your three course evening meal included. | |
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Day 4 - Portage Resort to Anakiwa
Approx walking time 6.5 hours
Approx walking time 6.5 hours
| After another filling breakfast in the well appointed restaurant we set out for our final | |
| destination, Anakiwa. | ||
| A mixture of established native beech trees and regenerating forest makes up todays | |
| walk. Lunch today is served from a look out point with breathtaking views before making our way to the end of the track. | ||
| Once we arrive in Anakiwa, our water taxi will be waiting to take us back to Picton where | |
| we return around 4.30pm. | ||
| Breakfast, lunch and transport back to your Picton accommodation included. | |
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| Departure Dates 2008 - 09 |
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It may be possible to depart on different dates than the ones above. Please
contact us if the above dates are not suitable and we will endeavour to
accommodate you if we can. ( ) Indicates trip is now full.
contact us if the above dates are not suitable and we will endeavour to
accommodate you if we can. ( ) Indicates trip is now full.
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