Although the Queen Charlotte Track can be walked
from either end, the recommended
start is at Ship Cove.
Ship Cove is an Historic Reserve. There
is no accommodation and camping is not permitted.
No public telephone is available and cell
phone coverage is extremely poor, therefore
walkers requiring transport from Ship Cove
will need to have definite and confirmed boat
transport arrangements.
Freedom
walkers starting from the Anakiwa end of the
Queen Charlotte Track will usually have to
carry their own packs. Boat operators who
provide regular pack transfers normally provide
this service for passengers walking from the
Ship Cove end of the Track only. Alternative
arrangements are usually available for larger
groups.
The Department of Conservation has announced this week, that there will be a new shelter built at Camp Bay. Building work is due to start in ... read more
Freedom
walkers starting from the Anakiwa end of the
Queen Charlotte Track will usually have to
carry their own packs. Boat operators who
provide regular pack transfers normally provide
this service for passengers walking from the
Ship Cove end of the Track only. Alternative
arrangements are usually available for larger
groups.
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