Queen Charlotte Track
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New Zealand New Zealand
General information about Queen Charlotte Track
Difficulty
Length
68 km
Elevation gain
2.200 m
Elevation loss
2.200 m
Highest Point
470 m
Lowest Point
0 m
Round Trip?
No
Walk in both directions?
Yes
68 km
2.200 m
2.200 m
470 m
0 m

The best time to hike the Queen Charlotte Track is:

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The Queen Charlotte Track runs for a length of 68 kilometers through New Zealand.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as easy and it usually takes 3 days to walk the Queen Charlotte Track.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way a problem depending on the season.
Reliable water points are not always available, as these may have dried out.
You should definitely plan ahead and get informed here!

On the trail you are completely self-sufficient..
There are no grocery stores along the way, so you have to take all the food you need with you for the entire trail.

You can stay overnight in a tent/tarp, in guesthouses/hotels along the way and on campsites.

Wild camping is not allowed As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently prohibited. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

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The best time to hike the Queen Charlotte Track is:

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Specifics
Dogs are not allowed on the trail!
Self-supply (There is no possibility to buy food on the way).
Obtaining drinking water can be a problem depending on the season
No problem with fear of heights
Also accessible in winter
Campfires are not allowed
The path is sufficiently marked
Wild camping is not allowed
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing allowed
There are bathing opportunities along the way
There is no river to be crossed
You shouldn't meet any bears here
No sections accessible
Route planning

Arrival

You will arrive to Queen Charlotte Track via Christchurch International Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Ferry / Rental car. Duration approx. 6 hours.

Departure

Departure from Queen Charlotte Track is via Christchurch International Airport.

You can get to the airport per Rental car. Takes about 4 hours.

Accommodation

  • in a tent/tarp
  • in guesthouses/hotels along the way
  • on campsites

Loneliness

Moderate contact with other people and only occasionally with settlements
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Queen Charlotte Track

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