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Things to Remember


Walking / Biking Times

These are recommended times ONLY and do not include stops along the track - see Quick Reference Guide for times.

Travel Light

Supplies, meals & drinks can be purchased along the way.

Pack Transfers

Can be arranged - see Pack Transfers for details.

Water

It is advisable to carry water as you walk. Please use water in the campsites sparingly. Boil water before drinking. See maps for guide.

Toilets

Please use those provided - there are plenty - see maps for guide.

Rubbish

There are no rubbish facilities on the track. What you bring on you must take out with you.

DOC Campsites

  • Fires: No open fires are permitted. The use of gas cookers if preferred.
  • Cooking: There are no cooking facilities at the campsites - please remember to bring your cooking equipment with you.

Private Land

While the majority of the Queen Charlotte Track is located on scenic reserves administered by DOC, large sections of the track cross private land, particularly along the Kenepuru ridges, around Onahau and Resolution Bay.

To maintain the goodwill of the landowners, visitors should respect all private property and not take vehicles, firearms or dogs on the track. Fires are a serious threat to private land and all forests. Open fires are not permitted anywhere on the track due to the high fire risk. Smoking is not permitted along the track.

Wasps

Wasps are common in late summer and autumn. Carry anti-histamines if you are allergic to their stings. Carrying insect repellant is avisable.

 

 

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Visitors may come across wild pigs from time to time along the track rooting for food, especially the section between Camp Bay and Torea Saddle, over the winter months.

These wild pigs are very shy and will run away from walkers, if walkers are lucky enough to spot one.

The pigs were released by Captain Cook at Ship Cove as a food source & have spread through out New Zealand. ....
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