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Interislander - Cook Strait Ferries

Helping to look after the Queen Charlotte Track

Interislander is behind the Queen Charlotte Track Land Cooperative (QCTLC) every step of the way, so that the track stays available to hikers and bikers who want to explore the extraordinary Marlborough Sounds. We also offer track pass-holders a discount.

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About the Queen Charlotte Track

The Queen Charlotte Track winds through 73kms of the Marlborough Sounds’ most spectacular scenery. Based on a network of pioneer bridle trails, it runs from Ship Cove (Meretoto) in the north to Anikiwa in the south.

The track offers a blend of coastal scenery, ancient rainforest, regenerating native bush and farmland. Native birds provide the soundtrack, and dolphins and seals can often be spotted in the surrounding waters. On foot, the track takes three to five days to complete. Biking cuts the time down to two or three days. One-day walks and rides are possible too, using access points and water transport.

What is the Queen Charlotte Track Land Cooperative?

The Queen Charlotte Track Land Cooperative is a partnership that includes the Department of Conservation, Marlborough District Council, a Māori land trust and 10 private landowners who generously make their land available for hiking and biking.

The trust runs an ongoing programme of work to carry out maintenance and improvements, including native tree planting and shelter construction. Since 2012, Interislander has been helping to fund this essential work.

“Interislander has been a foundational sponsor of the Queen Charlotte Track since its inception in 2012. Their ongoing support has allowed the installation of seating, picnic tables, viewing platforms, signposting and the replanting of native trees. They’ve truly enhanced the personal experiences of so many visitors in this beautiful part of the world. Thank you for 12 years of support Interislander, and we look forward to the next 12!”
John Eatwell, Deputy Chair, QCTLC

A special discount for track explorers 

 

If you're planning to explore the Queen Charlotte Track, book your Interislander sailing to Picton and receive 10% off all fares. Simply book online, use the promo code QCT2 at checkout and present your track pass at check-in.*

 

*This offer is not valid for travel between 16 December 2024 to 31 January 2025, and normal fare conditions apply.