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Torea Saddle to Anakiwa

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This section of the track begins with a long steep climb, lots of pushing, switch backs on descent. The section Waterfall to Anakiwa is narrow and undulating track at first becoming wider and more moderate in the mid section with a long descent to Anakiwa.

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

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.

This section is available to mountain biking throughout the year.

Shuttle bus or boat transport should be organized prior to arrival. Accommodation options in the Anakiwa area include Anakiwa Backpackers, Anakiwa Lodge, Smiths Farm Holiday Park, Taranui Bach@Anakiwa and Tirimoana House. See the individual operator listings below for further information.

At Anakiwa there is a shelter, a public card phone, toilet and car park. Mountain bikers catching water taxi services are collected from the first jetty on your left at Anakiwa.

Toilets Mistletoe Bay, Waterfall Bay, Davies Bay, Anakiwa
Water Facilities Mistletoe Bay, Waterfall Bay, Davies Bay, Anakiwa
Boat Access Mistletoe Bay, Waterfall Bay, Lochmara Bay, Torea Bay, Davies Bay, Anakiwa
Accommodation Te Mahia, Lochmara Lodge - Eco Retreat, Fernridge Homestay, Anakiwa Backpackers, Smiths Holiday Farm, Tirimoana House
Campsite Facilities Mistletoe Bay Trust, Te Mahia, Davies Bay
Campsite Facilities Blist’d Foot Café
Track Updates
  • Distance: 20 kilometers
  • Approx. Time: 3.25 to 4 hours
  • Total Climb: 600m
  • Skill Level: Experienced (whole section) / Novice (Waterfall Bay to Anakiwa
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Skill Indicator:
Novice Rider - a confident rider on roads or forest tracks.
Intermediate - has ridden some single tracks, but not experienced.
Experienced - regularly rides single tracks.

Accommodation


Tirimoana House
Tirimoana House
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Address: Anakiwa Road, RD1, Picton
Host: Bev and David Simpson
Phone: (03) 574 2627
Email: bookings@tirimoanahouse.com

Website: www.tirimoanahouse.com
Bed & Breakfast Restaurant on Site Spa Laundry Facilities
Eftpos Available Credit Cards Accepted
Mistletoe Eco Village
Mistletoe Eco Village
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Address: Mistletoe Bay, RD2, Picton, 7282
Host: Chris & Janna George
Phone: (03) 573 4048
Fax: (03) 573 4048
Email: stay@mistletoebay.co.nz

Website: www.mistletoebay.co.nz
Bunks Cabins Campsites Cooking Facilities Available Laundry Facilities
Eftpos Available Credit Cards Accepted
Lochmara Lodge
Lochmara Lodge
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Address: Lochmara Bay, Queen Charlotte Sound
Host: Shayne Olsen & Louise Bright
Phone: (03) 573 4554
Freephone: 0800 562 462
Fax: (03) 573 4554
Email: enquiries@lochmaralodge.co.nz

Website: www.lochmaralodge.co.nz
Motel Restaurant on Site Spa Laundry Facilities
Eftpos Available Credit Cards Accepted
The Portage Resort Hotel
The Portage Resort Hotel
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Address: Portage Bay, Kenepuru Sound, R.D.2, Picton
Host: The Team @ Portage
Phone: (03) 573 4309
Fax: (03) 573 4362
Email: enquiries@portage.co.nz

Website: www.portage.co.nz
Bar Meals Available Restaurant on Site Shop on Site
Eftpos Available Credit Cards Accepted
Hopewell Lodge
Hopewell Lodge
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Address: Double Bay, Kenepuru Sound, 7204 Kenepuru Road, R D 2, Picton 7282
Host: Lynley & Michael
Phone: 03 573 4341
Fax: 03 573 4341
Email: hope_well@xtra.co.nz

Website: www.hopewell.co.nz
Bunks Cabins Cooking Facilities Available Shop on Site Spa Laundry Facilities
Eftpos Available Credit Cards Accepted
Anakiwa Backpackers & Green Caravan Cafe
Anakiwa Backpackers & Green Caravan Cafe
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Address: 401 Anakiwa Road
Host: Tanya and Shayne Jacks
Phone: (03) 574 1388
Email: info@anakiwabackpackers.co.nz

Website: www.anakiwabackpackers.co.nz
Bunks Bed & Breakfast Motel Cooking Facilities Available Shop on Site
DeBretts
DeBretts
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Address: Just behind the Portage Hotel - 2 minute walk
Host: Deb & Brett
Phone: (03) 573 4522
Email: parasail@xtra.co.nz

Website: www.stayportage.co.nz
Bunks Cooking Facilities Available
Bay of Many Coves NEW ZEALAND
Bay of Many Coves NEW ZEALAND
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Address: Private Bag, Picton
Host: Nick and Pip Goodhew
Phone: +64 3 579 9771
Freephone: 0800 579 9771
Fax: +64 3 579 9777
Email: enquiries@bayofmanycoves.co.nz

Website: www.bayofmanycoves.co.nz
Bunks Motel Bar Meals Available Restaurant on Site Shop on Site Laundry Facilities
Eftpos Available Credit Cards Accepted
Kulak Rent a House
Kulak Rent a House
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Address: Bay of Many Coves, Private Bag 362, Picton
Host: Kathie Aldridge
Phone: 03 5799252
Email: aldridge_kulak@xtra.co.nz

Website: www.kulakrentahouse.co.nz
Smiths Farm Holiday Park
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Address: Linkwater (4km from Anakiwa), R.D.1, Picton
Host: Chris & Barbara Faulls
Phone: (03) 574 2806
Fax: (03) 574 2806
Email: cbfaulls@xtra.co.nz

Website: www.smithsfarm.co.nz
Cabins Campsites Bed & Breakfast Motel Cooking Facilities Available Laundry Facilities
Eftpos Available Credit Cards Accepted
Te Mahia Bay Resort
Te Mahia Bay Resort
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Address: Te Mahia Bay Resort R D 2 Picton
Host: Jann and Trevor Hook
Phone: (03) 573 4089
Fax: (03) 573 4089
Email: holiday@temahia.co.nz

Website: www.temahia.co.nz
Bar Meals Available Shop on Site Laundry Facilities
Eftpos Available Credit Cards Accepted
YHA Anakiwa Lodge
YHA Anakiwa Lodge
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Address: Lady Cobham Grove, Anakiwa
Host: Debby Upsall & Darrell Thrupp
Phone: (03) 574 2115
Fax: (03) 574 2116
Email: info@anakiwa.co.nz

Website: www.anakiwa.co.nz
Bunks Motel Restaurant on Site Cooking Facilities Available Spa
Eftpos Available Credit Cards Accepted
Treetops  Backpackers
Treetops Backpackers
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Address: Portage Bay, R D 2, Picton
Host: Allison
Phone: (03) 573 4404
Fax: (03) 573 4404
Email: staytreetops@xtra.co.nz
Bar Meals Available Cooking Facilities Available Shop on Site

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Transport


The Interislander
The Interislander
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Address: Auckland Street, PICTON and Aotea Quay, WELLINGTON
Phone: Outside NZ call 04 498 3302
Freephone: 0800 802 802 within New Zealand
Fax: 0800 101 525
Email: info@interislander.co.nz
Website: www.interislander.co.nz
Daily Schedule Bookings Required Mountain Bikes / Kayaks carried
Bluebridge
Bluebridge
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Address: Lagoon Road, Picton & 50 Waterloo Quay, Wellington
Phone: 03 573 7899
Freephone: 0800 844 844
Fax: 03 573 7551
Email: bookings@bluebridge.co.nz
Website: www.bluebridge.co.nz
Daily Schedule Bookings Required Mountain Bikes / Kayaks carried
The Cougar Line
The Cougar Line
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Address: The Foreshore, Picton
Host: Jill & Mark Evans
Phone: (03) 573 7925
Freephone: 0800 50 40 90
Fax: (03) 573 7926
Email: enquiries@cougarline.co.nz
Website: www.queencharlottetrack.co.nz
Daily Schedule Pack Transfers Bookings Required Mountain Bikes / Kayaks carried
Picton Water Taxis
Picton Water Taxis
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Address: Town Wharf, London Quay, P O Box 12, Picton 7250
Host: Tony & Margaret Crapper
Phone: 03 573 7853
Email: info@pictonwatertaxis.co.nz
Website: www.pictonwatertaxis.co.nz
Beachcomber Cruises
Beachcomber Cruises
More Information
Address: Town Wharf, Corner London Quay & Wellington Street, Picton
Host: Tony & Margaret Crapper
Phone: 03 573 6175
Freephone: 0800 624 526
Fax: 03 573 6176
Email: office@mailboat.co.nz
Website: www.beachcombercruises.co.nz
Daily Schedule Pack Transfers Bookings Required Mountain Bikes / Kayaks carried
Sounds Air
Sounds Air
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Address: The Railway Station 3 Auckland St, Picton
Phone: +64 3 520 3080
Freephone: 0800 505 005
Fax: +64 3 520 3090
Email: info@soundsair.com
Website: www.soundsair.com
Picton and Queen Charlotte Track Information and Booking Centre
Picton and Queen Charlotte Track Information and Booking Centre
More Information
Address: The Foreshore, Picton, PO Box 165, Picton
Phone: (03) 520 3113
Fax: (03) 573 5021
Email: picton@i-SITE.org
Website: www.marlboroughisites.com
Endeavour Express Ltd
Endeavour Express Ltd
More Information
Address: Town Wharf, London Quay, Picton, NZ
Host: Sheryl & Geoff McGlashan
Phone: (03) 573 5456
Fax: (03) 573 5434
Email: help@boatrides.co.nz
Website: www.boatrides.co.nz
Daily Schedule Pack Transfers Bookings Required Mountain Bikes / Kayaks carried

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Activities


Natural Encounters Walks
Natural Encounters Walks
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Address: Picton, Marlborough Sounds
Host: Greg Thomson
Phone: (+64) 021 2688879
Email: info@natural-encounters.com
Website: www.natural-encounters.com
The Portage Adventure Centre
The Portage Adventure Centre
More Information
Address: Portage Bay, Kenepuru Sound
Host: Marlborough Sounds Adventure Company
Phone: 03 573 4111
Fax: 03 573 8827
Email: adventure@marlboroughsounds.co.nz
Website: www.marlboroughsounds.co.nz
Lochmara Lodge Wildlife Recovery & Art Centre
Lochmara Lodge Wildlife Recovery & Art Centre
More Information
Address: Lochmara Bay, Queen Charlotte Sound
Host: Shayne Olsen & Louise Bright
Phone: 03 573 4554
Freephone: 0800 562 462
Fax: 03 573 4554
Email: enquiries@lochmaralodge.co.nz
Website: www.lochmaralodge.co.nz
Picton and Queen Charlotte Track Information and Booking Centre
Picton and Queen Charlotte Track Information and Booking Centre
More Information
Address: The Foreshore, Picton, PO Box 165, Picton
Phone: (03) 520 3113
Fax: (03) 573 5021
Email: picton@i-SITE.org
Website: www.marlboroughisites.com
Sea Kayak Adventures
Sea Kayak Adventures
More Information
Address: Cnr Anakiwa Road & Queen Charlotte Drive
Host: Bevan Gardner
Phone: (03) 574 2765
Freephone: 0800 262 5492
Email: info@nzseakayaking.com
Website: www.nzseakayaking.com
Wilderness Guides Marlborough Sounds
Wilderness Guides Marlborough Sounds
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Address: The Picton Railway Station, 3 Auckland St, Picton
Host: Steve & Juliet Gibbons
Phone: +64 3 5735432
Freephone: 0800 266 266
Fax: +64 3 5735430
Email: info@wildernessguidesnz.com
Website: www.wildernessguidesnz.com
Tuatara Tours NZ Ltd
Tuatara Tours NZ Ltd
More Information
Address: PO Box 13544, Christchurch
Freephone: 0800 377 378
Fax: 03 962 3282
Email: info@tuataratours.co.nz
Website: www.tuataratours.co.nz
Queen Charlotte Wilderness Park
More Information
Address: Rural Bag 363 Picton
Host: Ron and Gerry Marriott
Phone: 03 579 9025
Email: wilderness@truenz.co.nz
Website: www.truenz.co.nz/wilderness
Marlborough Sounds Adventure Company
Marlborough Sounds Adventure Company
More Information
Address: The Waterfront, London Quay, Picton
Host: Sara Archdale & Dave Watson
Phone: 03 573 6078
Freephone: 0800 283 283
Fax: 03 573 8827
Email: adventure@marlboroughsounds.co.nz
Website: www.marlboroughsounds.co.nz

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