With a soundtrack of bellbirds and a backdrop of the stunning Marlborough Sounds, running the 76km Queen Charlotte Track with Hutt Valley Runners will be an experience like no other. Over three days we'll run past secluded bays, picturesque coves and native forest. But running through wild scenery doesn’t mean sacrificing creature comforts – end each day at fabulous lodge accommodation with modern amenities, a perfect way to recharge.
We'll be catching the ferry from Wellington as foot passengers to overnight in Picton. Catching a water taxi the next morning to start our 30km from Ships Cove, our bags will be dropped at our accommodation at Punga Cove. Day 2 is a leisurely 25km run to The Portage Resort, again with luggage transferred. The last day to Anakiwa is a mere 21kms, to meet the water taxi back to Picton.
Including all travel, accommodation, breakfasts, and one dinner on the trail, it's great value, costing an estimated max $750 per person:
- 1 night accommodation at Broadway Motel in Picton, beforehand
- 1 night accommodation and dinner at Punga Cove
- 1 night accommodation at The Portage Resort
- Return walk-on ferry travel from Wellington.
Spaces are limited to 10 places and sure to be popular, so to make sure you don't miss out book and pay your $700 deposit to the club account: 38-9010-0232682-00.
Itinerary
Thursday 2 October
12:00 Ferry check-in Wellington
16:30 Arrive Picton
17:00 Stay at Broadway Motel
18:00 Dinner in Picton (not included)
Friday 3 October
07:30 Breakfast (included)
09:00 Water taxi departs Picton for Ship Cove
10:00 Run 30kms
14:00-16:00 Arrive at Punga Cove
18:00 Dinner (included)
Saturday 4 October
07:30 Breakfast (included)
08:30 Run 25kms
12:30-14:00 Arrive at The Portage Resort
18:00 Restaurant Dinner (not included)
Sunday 5 October
07:30 Breakfast (included)
08:30 Run 21kms
15:30 Water taxi departs Anakiwa
16:30 Arrive Picton
17:30 Ferry check-in Picton
18:30 Depart Picton
19:00 Dinner (not included)
22:00 Arrive Wellington
BYO: Running snacks. Lunches. Dinner in Picton. Dinner in Portage. Dinner on return ferry.