Ship Cove to Punga Cove - one day ride, (available from 1 March until 30 November each year)
Day 1:
Depart from Picton on the Endeavour Express at 09:00am as we head off to the historic Ship Cove. You will have time to explore a bit here before starting your ride. The first hill is difficult and most riders end up pushing for much of the way, approx 30 minutes. 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. Then another gentle uphill ride to Tawa Saddle, after this point its all but downhill or gentle roll contour to Furneaux Lodge where you could have a break, and a bite to eat.
The last stretch is quite easy going although sometimes a bit muddy around Big Bay to Camp Bay.
Endeavour Express pickup at Punga Cove at 3.00pm for the return journey to Picton.

Torea Bay to Punga Cove - one day ride, (available all year round)
Depart from Picton on the Endeavour Express at 09:00am as we head off to Torea Bay to drop you off to start the bike ride in a South to North direction along the track. Travel time Picton to Torea Bay is around 15 minutes.
From Torea Bay to Punga Cove the track has a succession of changing views of both sounds as you travel along towards Kenepuru Saddle. After the Bay of Many coves shelter you will come across a side track up to Eatwells lookout, which is a panoramic viewpoint of the sounds, its best to leave the bikes on the main part of track and walk up to the view point, take a camera with you.
Endeavour Express pickup at Punga Cove at 3.00pm for the return journey to Picton.

Punga Cove to Picton - one day ride, (available all year round)
A ride for the fit and experienced bikers Depart from Picton on the Endeavour Express at 09:00am, 10am in peak season also, as we head off to the outer sounds. 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. Upon reaching Torea Bay it is time to make the decision about continuing the ride. If in doubt there is a telephone at the Portage Resort so you can call for a boat pickup from Torea Bay at 4pm or Mistletoe at 4.15pm (extra charges apply for these pickups). 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 (easier) forest section through to Anakiwa. From Anakiwa it is about 1 ½ hours coastal road biking along the Queen Charlotte Drive back to Picton.

Torea Bay to Picton - one day ride, (available all year round)
Depart from Picton on the Endeavour Express at 09:00am, 10am in peak season also, as we head off to Torea Bay to drop you off to start the day ride back to Picton. Travel time Picton to Torea Bay is around 15 minutes. There is quite a challenging hill out from the Torea Saddle - be prepared for a bit of sweat! Great views to enjoy on the way to Mistletoe Bay and an easier forest section through to Anakiwa. From Anakiwa it is about 1 ½ hours coastal road biking along the Queen Charlotte Drive back to Picton.

Ship Cove to Anakiwa - an easy three day ride
Ship Cove to Punga Cove section NOT available between 1 December and end of February!!!!!
DAY 1:
Depart from Picton on Endeavour Express at 09:00am. We arrive at Ship Cove about 1 hour later travel time by boat, 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 we can transfer your main pack along for you on the boat each day to the different accommodation providers. Most of today's riding is though wonderful subtropical rainforest. Some sections can be quite muddy. Travel though Resolution Bay over Tawa Saddle and head onto Furneaux Lodge for a coffee break. Continue the ride around to the Southern side of Endeavour Inlet where there is a campsite and accommodation available. Your pack will be awaiting your arrival for the night.

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 Eatwells Lookout. We recommend that you take the short walk here to visit the lookout. Take your camera, the view is quite breathtaking! Today's riding has lots of hill work accompanied by amazing views. From here to Torea Bay there is a wonderful succession of switchbacks as the track goes along the hilltops. 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 Torea Saddle. Today's ride is a nice mixture of hills, views and forest. There are some good downhills to enjoy and on a fine warm day a swim at Mistletoe Bay can make a pleasant break from the riding. From the end of the track at Anakiwa there is about 1 ½ hours of scenic coastal road riding back to Picton. Alternatively, if you have ridden enough by now, boat pickup is available by prior arrangement. Your pack will be back in Picton but should be collected before 5.30pm as the office is locked after that, if you plan to be later, we can organise it to be stored elsewhere.

Ship Cove to Anakiwa - biking the whole track in two days
Ship Cove to Punga Cove section NOT available between 1 December and end of February!!!!!
DAY 1:
Depart from Picton on Endeavour Express at 09:00am. We arrive at Ship Cove about 1 hour later travel time by boat, 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 we can transfer your main pack along for you on the boat each day to the different accommodation providers. Most of today's riding is though wonderful subtropical rainforest. Some sections can be quite muddy. Travel though Resolution Bay over Tawa Saddle and head onto Furneaux Lodge for a coffee break. Continue the ride around to the Southern side of Endeavour Inlet where there is a campsite and accommodation available. Your pack will be awaiting your arrival for the night.

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 Eatwells Lookout. We recommend that you take the short walk here to visit the lookout. Take your camera, the view is quite breathtaking! Today's riding has lots of hill work accompanied by amazing views. From here to Torea Bay there is a wonderful succession of switchbacks as the track goes along the hilltops. Your ride then takes you to the Torea Saddle. If you are after a refreshment stop, a stop at Portage Resort may be just what the body needs to be able to tackle the steep hill out of Portage/Torea. Mistletoe Bay is a nice spot to take another break, perhaps a swim if time allows. The last section of the Track is though unspoilt forest, leading to Anakiwa. The boat pick up time is 4.30pm from Anakiwa.