Natural Encounters Walks
Natural Encounters Walks
Natural Encounters Walks
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Natural Encounters Walks, have been providing walking holiday packages of the Queen Charlotte Track for many years. A uniquely different multi day walk, with a wide range of accommodation options and daily luggage transfers combined with restaurants or bar meals plus having your overnight luggage waiting for you when you arrive each day makes this walk perfect for a holiday in comfort. We are locally based in Picton, New Zealand and have a huge amount of knowledge in creating the perfect walking holiday for our guests. Our walk packages on the Queen Charlotte Track have been designed to create the maximum walking holiday in style making your experience as enjoyable as possible.
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Paddy
Nelson, New Zealand5 contributions
Oct 2022 • Solo
I would highly recommend Natural Encounters. Greg was so professional and very responsive. It was all organised for me, down to the fine details of luggage transfers, water taxis and lunch. The trip itself was unforgettable with beautiful accommodation along the way. I did the solo walk - all the relevant information was provided in an information pack and I had no issues. The walk was amazing, this part of NZ is so beautiful and there are so many photo opportunities! Go and book, you won't regret it.
Written 9 October 2022
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Lynaire K
Denarau Island, Fiji3 contributions
Jan 2021 • Family
We did a four day/three night trip with Natural Encounters and we loved it. Greg was fantastic to deal with and made it all happen without any stress. Would highly recommend Natural Encounters.
Written 9 January 2021
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Mackenzie R
Dunedin, New Zealand70 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
Fantastic trip organised by Greg. We had a great four days walking with delicious lunches, informative friendly discussions and lovely accomodation. Greg was very helpful with other suggestions regarding our trip and went out of his way to look after us. A treat to experience Queen Charlotte like this. Thank you
Written 20 August 2020
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Monica Muir
38 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
We enjoyed doing a few days of the Queen Charlotte track. Greg made the trip super easy and no hassle - sorting everything out to meet our needs including a great apartment to stay at in Picton itself, Furneaux Lodge while walking, and all the water taxi transfers - including being flexible with timing to suit us. I would definitely recommend using Greg to organise the details of your trip - it was just exactly what we wanted. We saw dolphins and seals and many seabirds on the water taxis, as well as a great range of bird life while walking - the weka were very curious.
Written 16 August 2020
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ShonaK
2 contributions
Mar 2020 • Friends
4day tramp - 3 nights Lodges. This is a must - everything went like clockwork- pickups ,accommodation and beautiful scenery and bush. Lodges excellent after a day tramping. Great value and Greg was so easy to deal with - always there when needed. Would do it again!
Written 10 March 2020
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Debbie K
13 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
We have just finished this amazing walk and it was professionally and well organised by Greg at Natural Encounters. The walk itself was stunning, the instructions clear, accommodation comfortable and prepared lunches hearty and delicious. Greg’s hospitality went above and beyond . We would highly recommend this company and this spectacular walk !
Written 4 February 2020
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Intron01
3 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Amazing 3 days if you don't have time for the full walk. Start at ship cove and end at torea bay. Dinner at Mahana lodge is a standout, definitely worth paying extra for.
Greg and natural encounters were very helpful with planning and communication was great. Would recommend this company and tour to all.
Greg and natural encounters were very helpful with planning and communication was great. Would recommend this company and tour to all.
Written 2 February 2020
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Neil D
Auckland Central, New Zealand48 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
We took the 5 day option and had a terrific time. Greg was helpful, polite and bookings, luggage, taxis, pick ups everything ran well.
Quick communication and Greg was able to arrange pick us up early for one of our days. The room on the water with Fernaux lodge was gorgeous and restaurant at Punga resort was exceptional. Here there are three international chefs and we surprised to be met with absolute fine dining. The third day is a long day, but in hindsight we might not have taken the following days rest and had an extra night in Picton or on the trail, walking. It was October, so it could be cold and then warm for walking. We found sticks helped us ups hills and down slippery slopes but this was our first go a multi day trekking. Taking your own breakfast was a cost saver. Thanks . Starting and finishing in Picton on an overnight was a big help.
Quick communication and Greg was able to arrange pick us up early for one of our days. The room on the water with Fernaux lodge was gorgeous and restaurant at Punga resort was exceptional. Here there are three international chefs and we surprised to be met with absolute fine dining. The third day is a long day, but in hindsight we might not have taken the following days rest and had an extra night in Picton or on the trail, walking. It was October, so it could be cold and then warm for walking. We found sticks helped us ups hills and down slippery slopes but this was our first go a multi day trekking. Taking your own breakfast was a cost saver. Thanks . Starting and finishing in Picton on an overnight was a big help.
Written 27 October 2019
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Ann B
Auckland Central, New Zealand178 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
Booked the 5 day unguided Queen Charlotte Track through Greg. We took the all inclusive package which I recommend. Greg was very helpful, it was very well organised and bags sorted without any problems. Accommodation on the whole was great, meals were also very good, packed lunches, cold beer at the end of the day. The rest day on day 4 is good, after a hard 3rd day. Greg met us at the end and took us back to our accommodation. Happily recommend booking this through him. No hassals at all for us. Lovely walk also.
Written 5 May 2019
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NHxMK
Benalla, Australia10 contributions
Mar 2019 • Friends
An amazing 5 day hike. Our first attempt at something like this and Natural Encounters is the way to go. Greg ensured a fantastic, fuss free, well organised trip, so we could focus on the hike and enjoy the outstanding scenery. The accommodation is excellent, the food superb. Will definitely recommend Natural Encounters to family and friends.
Written 20 March 2019
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Yumei168
Malaysia9 contributions
Hi, Is there an age limit to this walk. My son is 6 yrs old. Whats the distance travelled in the 4 days walk. Do you have any other short duration walks?
Thank you.
YM
Jean W
Canberra, Australia1 contribution
Hi, will now be doing the Queen Charlotte Sound walk on my own. How good is the track signage, as my map reading is not as good as it could be