My first multi day walk - challenging but manageable tracks, amazing scenery, friendly hikers and professional staff - with my luggage transferred each day, beautiful accommodation and food, this is the only way to hike! Very reasonably priced for the service provided.

I, my wife and three children aged between 11 and 16 did the 4 Day Independent Queen Charlotte Track Walk - Furneaux Lodge, Punga Cove and Portage Hotel - through Wilderness Guides in January 2025. This was our first multi-day walk as a family. We all loved the trip. I was happy with Wilderness Guides. I also considered that the price we paid (about NZD 1,100 per adult and NZD 900 per child) - for the 4 day walk, 3 nights accommodation, ferry and daily luggage transfers, and daily packed lunches - was reasonable, if not, good value. I will recommend the Queen Charlotte Track Walk and Wilderness Guides to friends.

The views were stunning, scenery and bush took our breath away. The walk was tougher than we thought it woud be, particularly the rocky surface on days 1, 2 and some of day 3. It would be great if there was more distance signage on the track e.g. every 5 kms. We also thought more toilets (longdrops) would be helpful. The accomodation at Furneaux Lodge & Punga Cove was great, the Portage felt a bit run down & in need of an upgrade. The bar/restaurant had run out of chardonnay in the middle of January! We were generally shocked by the lack of Marlborough Wines availabe at all of the bars and restaurants, of particular note the absence of Cloudy Bay. Wilderness Guides were good to deal with generally except when we had to postpone our dates for a health reasons and a family bereavement. We met lots of lovely people every day on the track and at our accomodation.

My husband and I did the 4 Day Upgrade Independent Walk - Furneaux Lodge, Punga Cove & Portage Hotel through Wilderness Guides in December 2024 and it was truly one of the best things we've ever done! We both love to walk and hike, but also appreciate good food and comfortable lodging when we're through, and this tour delivered big time on both counts. The hike itself was incredible, definitely challenging (both in terms of daily distance and elevation gain/loss) but completely worth it because we got to see things we couldn't have seen otherwise, specifically along the ridges which afforded views of the Marlborough Sound in sometimes two different directions! The rainforest part of the walks were equally mesmerizing. We could not be happier with Wilderness Guides, they were completely professional (and kind!) at every step, sending us off feeling completely prepared, with even a sack lunch that exceeded expectations. All accommodations were nicer than we're used to ;-) and the food in their restaurants was delicious. Everything went completely as planned, and we really couldn't recommend Wilderness Guides, and this particular tour, more highly!

This was amazing! Kayla was our guide but all the staff was great. Plenty of up front training (I'm not an experienced kayaker) and then wonderful time on the water. Great lunch, too! Loved seeing the smacks of jelly fish and all the sting rays. I'd recommend for everyone!

This 70+ km hike was a memorable experience. From the initial briefing to the final debrief, Wilderness Guides excelled in their professionalism. The weather was perfect - mainly sunny but not too hot. The outward water taxi ride allowed an hour to experience the birdlife on Motuara island before landing at Ship Cove for an interesting history lesson from our excellent guide, Jenna. Each day's walk varied in its challenge, and views were stunning throughout. The track is mostly very well maintained and much of the hiking is in the shade of the bush with plenty of birdlife. The only downside is the use of the track by fast-moving mountain bikers giving no notice of their approach. Overnight accommodation was extremely comfortable, particularly at Furneaux Lodge and Punga Cove. All meals were provided and the food was excellent and very plentiful. Anakiwa and the end of the trail came all too soon!

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 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.

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.