Kenepuru Saddle

Queen Charlotte Track – Marlborough Sounds

Date: 20 - 22 June 2025.
Trip type: Tramp(M).
Location: Marlborough Sounds.
Author: Tony B.
Trampers: Jeremy (Leader), Chrys, Niamh, Jon, Debbie, Carolyn, Tony .

Although relatively close to Wellington, a WTMC trip to the Queen Charlotte Track involves quite a bit of logistical organisation. It involves bookings the ferry, accommodation in Picton, and water taxis to and from the track. WTMC ran two concurrent QCT trips on the Matariki long weekend, which allowed us to incorporate the club van … Read more

Queen Charlotte Track – Marlborough Sounds

Date: 14-18 April 2022.
Trip type: Tramp(EM).
Location: Marlborough Sounds.
Author: Jane L.
Trampers: Meredith (leader), Ashleigh, Blair, Danton, Gina, Grace, Jane, Jennifer, Meneka, Natasha, Rory, Sara.

18 months after the trip, we realised that no trip report had been written. Here is one; better late than never. Because our trip was at the Easter long weekend, we had to camp because all indoor accommodation had been booked out well in advance. But I think most of us didn’t mind camping. On … Read more