Depart from Picton on Endeavour Express at 9:00 a.m as we head off to historic Ship Cove.

You will have plenty of time to explore here before starting your ride. The first hill is difficult and most riders end up pushing for much of the way. The problem is not so much the steepness as the tree roots, rocks and gullies. The view from the first saddle makes the effort worth it and the downhill to Resolution Bay is another reward for the climb.

At Resolution Bay take a break for coffee and muffins before continuing to Furneaux Lodge where another break may be in order at the pub!

The last stretch is quite easy going although sometimes very muddy around Big Bay.

Endeavour Express pick up at Punga Cove is 3:00 p.m for return to Picton.
 

Day Trip boat travel cost $73.00

Depart from Picton on Endeavour Express at 9:00 a.m (all season).

From Punga Cove ride up to the Kenepuru Saddle to join the Queen Charlotte Track. From here to Torea Bay there is a wonderful succession of switchbacks as the Track goes along the hilltops.

There is a panoramic viewpoint at Eatwell's Lookout, about 45 minutes from the Kenepuru Saddle. It is best to leave bikes on the main Queen Charlotte Track and walk to this lookout. Be sure to take your camera.

Endeavour Express pick up at Torea Bay is at 4:00 p.m so you should have time to visit Portage Hotel for a well deserved cold one or two before returning to Picton
 

Day Trip boat travel cost $73.00

A ride for fit and experienced bikers

Depart from Picton on Endeavour Express at 9:00 a.m (all season) or 10:00 a.m (early December to mid February)

From Punga Cove ride up to the Kenepuru Saddle to join the Queen Charlotte Track. From here to Torea Bay there is a wonderful succession of switchbacks as the Track goes along the hilltops.

On reaching Torea Bay it is time to make the decision about continuing the ride. If in doubt there is a telephone at the Portage so you can call for a boat pick up from Torea Bay at 4:00 p.m or Mistletoe Bay at 4:15 p.m (extra charges apply for these pick ups)

There is quite a challenging hill out from the Torea Saddle - be prepared for a bit of sweat! More great views to enjoy on the way to Mistletoe Bay and a final (easy) forest section to Anakiwa.

From Anakiwa it is about 1 1/4 hours road biking along the Queen Charlotte Scenic Route back to Picton.
 

Day Trip boat travel cost $55.00 for Picton to Punga Cove

Ship cove to Punga Cove section NOT available between 1 December and end of February
 

DAY 1

Depart from Picton on Endeavour Express at 9:00 a.m. We arrive at Ship cove about 50 minutes later to get you started on your ride. There is time to explore Ship Cove before setting off up the first, quite difficult, hill. Be sure to bring a day pack so that we can transfer your main pack along for you on the boat each day.

Most of today's riding is through wonderful subtropical rainforest. Some sections can be quite muddy.

Take a break for coffee and muffins at Resolution Bay and another one for a cold one or two at Furneaux Lodge.  Continue to the southern side of Endeavour Inlet where there is a campsite or accommodation. Collect your pack as instructed in your travel sheet.

DAY 2

Leave your pack as arranged and head off up the unsealed road to the Kenepuru Saddle to rejoin the Queen Charlotte Track. After a short ride you will come to a side track to Eatwell's Lookout. We recommend that you take a short walk here to visit the lookout. Take your camera, the view is quite breathtaking!

Today's ride has lots of hill work accompanied by amazing views - be sure to have lots of film.

Your ride takes you to the Torea Saddle. There is a campsite at Cowshed Bay or accommodation options at Portage. Collect your pack as arranged.

DAY 3

Leave your main pack for collection by the boat again and head off up the (steep) hill from the Torea Saddle.

Today's ride is a nice mixture of hills, views and forest. There are some good downhills to enjoyand on a fine day a swim at Mistletoe Bay can make a pleasant break from riding.

From the end of the Track at Anakiwa there is about 1 1/4 hours of scenic road riding back to Picton. Alternatively, if you have ridden enough by now, boat pick up is available by prior arrangement.

Your pack will be back in Picton but should be collected before 5:00 p.m as the store is locked at that time.
 

Boat transport cost including pack transfers $73.00

DAY 1

Depart from Picton on Endeavour Express at 9:00 a.m.

We arrive at Ship cove about 50 minutes later to get you started on your ride. There is   time to explore Ship Cove before setting off up the first, quite difficult, hill. Be sure to bring a day pack so that we can transfer your main pack along for you on the boat each day.

Most of today's riding is through wonderful subtropical rainforest. Some sections can be quite muddy. Take a break for coffee and muffins at Resolution Bay and another one for a cold one or two at Furneaux Lodge.  Continue to the southern side of Endeavour Inlet where there is a campsite or accommodation. Collect your pack as instructed in your travel sheet.
 

DAY 2

Leave your pack as arranged and head off up the unsealed road to the Kenepuru Saddle to rejoin the Queen Charlotte Track. After a short ride you will come to a side track to Eatwell's Lookout. We recommend that you take a short walk here to visit the lookout. Take your camera, the view is quite breathtaking!

Today's ride has lots of hill work accompanied by amazing views - be sure to have lots of film. Your ride then takes you to the Torea Saddle. The Portage Hotel may be a good stop for lunch before tackling the steep hill out of Torea. Mistletoe Bay is a nice spot to take another break, perhaps for a swim.

The last section of the Track is through unspoilt forest, leading to Anakiwa. The boat pick up time from Anakiwa is 4:30 p.m

Boat transport cost Picton to Ship Cove, Anakiwa to Picton
and pack transfers $100.00