While the Queen Charlotte Track is regarded as
a classic New Zealand walk, it is also regarded
as New Zealand's best single track mountain bike
rides.
The 71 km walking track has been purposely built
to cater to both walkers and bikers. It is
the longest piece of continuous single track in
the country and is suitable for novice riders
while being challenging enough for the experienced
mountain biker.
Renowned for its stunning scenery and challenging
terrain the Queen Charlotte Track is a mountain
biking experience like no other, and the best
part of all - you don't have to carry your pack!
One of the biggest bonuses for bikers is the capacity
for water transport operators to transfer
packs by boat to your destination
each day. All you need to do is strap on that
water carrier and pedal!
Two days are needed by most riders of reasonable
fitness to complete the entire track comfortably.
Those with time restrictions or longer to spend
can choose to do particular sections or spread
the ride over a leisurely three to four days.
In winter the entire track is open for biking
but between the peak summer times from December
1 to February 28, only the last two sections from
Camp Bay to Anakiwa can be cycled.
Camp Bay
