What To Bring

Queen Charlotte Track

The Queen Charlotte Track in the Marlborough Sounds has rapidly become known as the finest and most diverse coastal track in New Zealand.

Queen Charlotte Track

Mountain Biking

The Queen Charlotte Track is widely rated as the best single track in New Zealand and is one of this country’s 23 Great Rides and there is little wonder why!

Mountain Biking

You’ve booked your adventure and now you are ready to plan for a fantastic day or multiday trip with us. Here is a guide to what you should plan to bring.

Please note: The weather in New Zealand can be changeable even at the height of summer – please come prepared for four seasons (clothing for hot and cold weather).

If Walking the Queen Charlotte Track

Personal gear list recommended for walking:

Parka or raincoat
Warm jacket
Warm/thermal top (polypropylene)
T-shirt
Warm pants
Shorts
Woollen/polypropylene socks
Comfortable walking boots or walking shoes
Sun hat
Warm/ Insulated hat
Sunglasses
Day pack (available to hire)
Drink bottle (at least 1 litre)
Sunscreen and insect repellent
Blister patches/moleskin/lambs’ wool
Swimsuit & towel & sandals for beach wear

If overnighting, you will also need:

Change of clothes to wear at the lodge(s) – smart casual is fine
Toiletries
Nightwear
Any required medication
Additional/spare supplies relating to specific dietary needs

Optional:

Binoculars
Camera
A walking stick/pole

*Please note there is a limit of 1 overnight bag/suitcase per person weighing no more than 15kg. Secure storage for excess luggage is available at our office for no extra cost.

If Kayaking in the Marlborough Sounds

Day Trip/Multi Day Trip

Day Trip

Equipment We Supply:

Kayaking & safety equipment
Paddling jacket
BA (Buoyancy Aid)
Spray deck
Kayak!

We recommend you bring the following:

A change of clothing – shorts and tee shirt are fine for paddling during summer but always have a change of warm clothing i.e. shirts, long johns, polypropylene, socks
Raincoat for on shore
Swimsuit
Sunscreen
Hat
Towel
Sandals, running shoes or other soft sole shoes for paddling - jandals (thongs) may get lost
Personal medical requirements
Camera

Multi Day Trip

Two sets of warm clothing for off-water
Two sets of clothing for paddling
Raincoat for on shore
Swimsuit
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Water Bottle
Hat
Towel
Sandals, running shoes, jandals or other soft sole shoes for paddling
Toiletries and personal medical requirements
Book, cards or games
Camera
Headlamp or torch
Sleeping bag
Tent
Sleeping mat
Pillowcase (to stuff with soft items for sleeping)
Cooker, lighter and fuel or gas – enough for the amount of days paddling and one between three persons is normally adequate
Plate, knife, fork, spoon
Cooking utensils – one set between three persons normally adequate