Queen Charlotte Track
Marlborough, New Zealand
Point-to-point trail in Marlborough, New Zealand. Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 42.8 mi (68.8 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 7,264 ft (2,214 m)
- Est. Time
- 10 hr 10 min
- High point
- 1,549 ft (472 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Picnic area 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from start
- Picnic area 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Fitz's Folly 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 8.7 mi (14 km) from start
- Viewpoint 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 10 mi (16.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Shamrock Ridge 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from start
- Historic site: The Great War;World War Two 12 mi (19.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Nikau View 14.5 mi (23.3 km) from start
- Shelter 15 mi (24.2 km) from start
- Campsite: Black Rock Campsite 15 mi (24.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Blackrock Station 16.1 mi (25.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Manuka Lane 19.2 mi (30.9 km) from start
- Shelter: Bay Of Many Coves Campsite 20.9 mi (33.7 km) from start
- Shelter 21.1 mi (33.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Bay of many coves Saddle 21.3 mi (34.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Outer Totaranui Viewpoint 23.2 mi (37.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Miners Camp & Farmstay 32 mi (51.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Rimu Viewing Platform 33 mi (53.1 km) from start
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Questions about Queen Charlotte Track
How long is Queen Charlotte Track?
Queen Charlotte Track is 42.8 mi (68.8 km) long. Most people take about 10 hr 10 min. It climbs 7,264 ft (2,214 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,549 ft (472 m).
How hard is Queen Charlotte Track?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Queen Charlotte Track?
Parking at the start, Free, 6 spaces.
Are there water and toilets on Queen Charlotte Track?
Drinking water on the way at 2.8 mi (4.5 km), 20.9 mi (33.7 km), 29.9 mi (48.1 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 1.4 mi (2.3 km), 1.5 mi (2.4 km), 7.2 mi (11.6 km).
Is Queen Charlotte Track shaded?
Mostly shaded (97% under trees).
What can you do on Queen Charlotte Track?
Best for Mountain biking.
Where can you eat near Queen Charlotte Track?
Green Caravan Cafe, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 3 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Queen Charlotte Track?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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