Ship Cove to Resolution Bay, 2 hrs, 4.5km

Most walkers start from Ship Cove, which can only be reached by boat. Transport can be arranged through a range of Picton tourist operators, who can also carry your pack to each night’s intended destination.

No camping is permitted at Ship Cove.

Resolution Bay to Endeavour Inlet, 3hrs, 10.5km

The track follows an old bridle path over a ridge and into Endeavour Inlet. Cabin and motel accommodation is available along the way.

Endeavour Inlet to Camp Bay, 4hrs, 11.5km

The track stays near the shoreline on the way to Camp Bay, where there is a DOC campsite. Cabin accommodation is also available at near-by Punga Cove.

Camp Bay to Torea Saddle, 8hrs, 20.5km

This is the longest and most arduous section of the walk, as it traverses the main ridge between Queen Charlotte and Kenepuru Sounds.

DOC campsites are located above the Bay of Many Coves and Kumutoto Bay. Near Torea Saddle, there is a DOC campsite at Cowshed Bay and accommodation at Portage Hotel.

Torea Saddle to Mistletoe Bay, 4hrs, 7.5km

This part of the track also follows the main ridge, with a significant climb out of Torea Saddle.

A DOC campsite is located at Mistletoe Bay, and there is also accommodation at near-by Te Mahia Bay.

Mistletoe Bay to Anakiwa, 4hrs, 12.5km

This section follows old bridle paths high above the water. There is a DOC campsite en route at Umungata (Davies Bay). At Anakiwa, bus and boat transport is available to Picton and near-by accommodation.

Ship Cove to Camp Bay, 5hrs, 26.5km

Ship Cove can only be reached by boat. Transport can be arranged through a range of Picton tourist operators, who can also arrange to carry your bags to your intended destination.

No camping is permitted at Ship Cove, but there is a DOC campsite at Camp Bay. Accommodation is also available on the way through Endeavour Inlet and at Punga Cove.

This section of track is mostly single-track, and is the most technically demanding part of the ride. This section is closed to mountain biking from 1 December to 28 February each year.

Camp Bay to Torea Saddle, 4hrs, 20.5km

The section of the track leads bikers on a long climb to the main ridge between Queen Charlotte and Kenepuru Sounds, but offers spectacular views.

DOC campsites are located above Bay of Many Coves and Kumutoto Bay. Near Torea Saddle, there is a DOC campsite at Cowshed Bay and accommodation at Portage Hotel.

This section is open to mountain biking throughout the year.

It is also possible to cycle from Camp Bay to Torea Saddle via the Kenepuru Road, which offers an easier ride at sea level.

Torea Saddle to Anakiwa, 4hrs, 20km

This makes a good day trip, with bikers able to continue from Anakiwa to Picton along the road.

This section is available to mountain biking throughout the year.

It is also possible to cycle as far as Mistletoe Bay via the Kenepuru Road, which offers an easier ride at sea level from Torea Saddle.