We did the 4 day hike of the Queen Charlotte. From pickup to drop off the trip was fabulous. Great team from Wilderness. The hike was challenging on some days but very doable. Accommodation was tops and in some lodges food was more on the higher price. We would have preferred more casual dining but not complaining.

Cannot recommend this company enough!!! I took a school group of 12 from Australia to Picton to do the Queen Charlotte Track and the sea kayaking. The guides Jake and Shaun were excellent! They were so knowledgeable, fun and enjoyable to be around. Martyn and Hayley had exceptional communication skills leading up to our trip and we were very pleased with how they managed and oversaw our trip, including accommodation and transfers. Our students rated this trip an 11/10! We will definitely be booking this again 😊

We had the most amazing time doing the half day kayak tour. We were very lucky that we were the only people to have booked on to the tour so we had the luxury of a private tour from Alex, our tour guide. He was really friendly and kind, providing us with a lot of interesting facts and information. As we aren’t experienced kayakers, he ensured we were okay and the tour was at our pace so we never felt rushed at all. Furthermore, the views, landscapes and wildlife were incredible. It was an amazing experience, definitely would recommend!

We have just completed the 4 day independent Queen Charlotte Track hike witnessing some breathtaking views of the Marlborough Sounds. I can throughly recommend these guys for your booking. They organised our bags and accommodation on the way which made the trip. Thanks guys for a great holiday, Sam, Sue and Brian

I came off cruise ship and rented an e-mountain bike for 4 hours. (Half day). Nice trails, well marked, not too crowded (but narrow, so caution at turns). I took easy trail and also wandered through town. Helmet provided but no lock or safety vest. Staff super helpful. Bikes in good shape with many features.

This was my second time booking a kayaking excursion with Wilderness Guides, and I would highly recommend. We saw jellyfish, an eagle ray, and plenty of seabirds while we were out—plus, getting to soak up some sun on the water was a perfect way to spend the afternoon!

We completed the 3 day upgrade independent Queen Charlotte Track hike in May 24 and it was fantastic. I can throughly recommend these guys for your booking. The service communication and all round experience was wonderful.

Awesome experience despite the punishment to my poor feet! Our guides Sean and Kayla were fantastic, great company and so patient and supportive.

This is the second time in 20 years that I have selected Wilderness Guides to coordinate my 4 day hike of the Queen Charlotte Track. Both times everything went flawlessly, from pickup at our hotel, in-person briefing of the track and what to expect along the way, boat transportation to the beginning of the track, selection of lodges and rooms, to final drop-off again at our hotel. I felt comfortable that if we had any snags along the way, we would receive a fast and courteous resolution. Their website provided helpful information, along with their maps. I would definitely choose to work with them again.

4 Day Guided Walk including 1 day Kayak Queen Charlotte What an amazing journey. While I didn't walk, the others in our group said it was beautiful. First 2 days were challenging but manageable. 3rd day was very challenging, some opted out of this day. (Himself and I took the opportunity to take a scenic flight which was beyond beautiful). Pelorus Air picked us up from Punga Lodge and dropped us off at The Portage. Day 4 was the kayaking across the Torea Bay. Very beautiful, the day was calm and clear, the water like glass which was perfect. It was a long trip, and we were glad when it was over, but the trip itself was enjoyable. Anyway, back to commenting on Wilderness Guides, they provided us with a problem free adventure. All of their team were so much fun and engaging. Our guides were Sean and Kayla. I'd travel with them again anytime. Great sense of humor and awesome local knowledge. The surprise was having a hot 'cuppa' on the tracks. Lunches were plentiful, we took extra nuts and bars just in case, but didn't need much. The package price was very fair, the accommodation was first rate, and the food was beyond expectations. OMGoodness the beds at night were super comfortable too. Each property provided quality shampoo, conditioner and soaps. Will definitely use this company again. Thanks guys :)

We had an amazing 3 days on the QCT. We signed up for the self-guided hike/bike/kayak option, but actually ended up doing 2 days of MTB and one day of kayaking as we were enjoying mountain biking in NZ so much! The Wilderness Guides team made everything very easy- swapping our MTBs out for kayaks at the appropriate stage and so on. The MTB experience was really fun with amazing views, tiny coves and beautiful forest all the way. We upgraded to eMTBs and that was super fun, and meant less pushing up the steep sections. Accommodation (Mahana Lodge and Portage Resort) was fab too. Highly recommend. And if you like MTB i would be tempted to do the whole 3 days on the bikes - it was super fun.

We were a group of 6 friends who have done a lot of trekking including overseas. We were just bowled over by the beauty of the area, the old growth rainforest and views of the serene waterways of Marlborough Sound. Our guide Jake, was incredibly knowledgable about the flora, fauna and history of the area which added to our enjoyment and appreciation of the area. Highly recommend Wilderness Guides.

Wilderness Guides helped us organise our independent walk for 3 days in the Queen Charlotte Sound. Their communications were helpful, prompt and personal and their briefing at the start of our walk was excellent and answered any other questions we may have had. Their arrangements for water taxi transport, guide on Motorua Island, accommodation at Furneaux and Mahana Lodges, packed lunches for the track, supply of maps and other equipment, all went without a hitch. We were very, very happy to have them make all our arrangements and we think if was good value for money. And the sounds themselves were so incredibly beautiful, so picturesque, sometimes we had to pinch ourselves. Well worth doing.

Very professional & friendly company. We did the self-guided 4 day walk & every step worked seamlessly & well. We were helped by perfect weather but the boat connections, track information, accommodation, packed lunches and beautiful scenery have spoiled me for other walks. I normally carry a pack, but not sure anymore… Special shout outs to David’s Chef’s Table at Mahana Lodge & to all the Wilderness Guides staff who do such a great job - especially Di who was a delight to deal with by email and phone.

This 4 day guided walk thru the beautiful Marlborough area was such a fantastic experience. The group dynamics were lovely, the weather pleasant and Jake, our guide, was so knowledgeable about the environment, the birds, the local history. The accommodations and meals were better than expected. I'm vegetarian and for the most part the food was tailored to this requirement and still very delicious. There was quite a lot of freedom given to each group participate as to their choice to walk with the group or have some solo time, as well as the distances and days of participation. While I realize that Jake and Wilderness Guides didn't control our beautiful weather, what they did coordinate was flawless! I highly recommend.