Bike Meretoto / Ship Cove to Camp Bay
Put your bike on a boat and enjoy the hour-long cruise through the Queen Charlotte Sound, spotting dolphins, seals and seabirds along the way.
Your destination is Meretoto / Ship Cove, one of Captain Cook’s favourite anchorages, and a meeting place of two cultures. It’s worth spending some time to explore the beautiful bay and read some of its unique history.
That’s also an excuse to delay the inevitable steep climb up out of the cove. Once you’re at the top it’s a rattling and exhilarating ride down, over rock, mud, brook and tree root. Alternatively, you can skip the steep hill by starting at Resolution Bay.
There's a range of accommodation from lodges to campsites, and even a selection of bars and restaurants. Treat yourself to a crisp glass of Marlborough wine or craft beer as reward for your first day’s ride.
Take a plunge in the sea, a soak in the hot tub, and prepare for your next day’s ride.
Approx 5 hr, 28.5 km
Intermediate – Advanced (Grade 3-4)
This section of the track is open to mountain biking from 1 March to 30 November each year.
Ship Cove, Resolution Bay, Endeavour Inlet, Punga Cove
Ship Cove, Schoolhouse Bay campsite, Tawa Saddle, Endeavour Inlet, Camp Bay campsite
Ship Cove, Schoolhouse Bay campsite, Camp Bay campsite
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Backpacker
Anakiwa Lodge
Anakiwa Lodge is a modern boutique 5 star backpackers similar to a small hotel, a 35 min scenic drive from Picton.
Backpacker
Atlantis Backpackers
Back packer accommodation in Picton.
Lodge
Bay of Many Coves Resort and Spa
Bay of Many Coves is a five star luxury lodge in the Marlborough Sounds. Relax in a spacious apartment with uninterrupted views of the blue waters and native bush clad hills.
Backpacker
Bluemoon Lodge
We are a family run, 100% Kiwi operated Backpackers.
DOC campground
Blumine Island/Oruawairua - DOC Campsite
Backpacker
Copperbeech Backpackers
Our homey backpackers provides affordable accommodation for everyone.
Lodge
Furneaux Lodge
Furneaux Lodge in New Zealands Marlborough Sounds offers waterside accommodation and dining along the Queen Charlotte Track.
Lodge
Homewood Bay Lodge
Homewood Bay Lodge offers luxury accommodation in a unique setting featuring solitude and anonymity in the Marlborough Sounds amidst a private nature reserve.
Lodge
Hopewell Lodge
The very best in New Zealand Hospitality! Welcome to Hopewell, a Supreme Award winning self-catering lodge set in a stunning location on the waters edge of the magnificent Kenepuru Sound, Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.
Backpacker
Jack's Backpackers
Lodge
Maruia River Retreat
New Zealand's Nature & Wellbeing Destination.
DOC campground
Momorangi Bay - DOC Campground
The Momorangi Bay campground is found in picturesque Queen Charlotte Sound, on Queen Charlotte Drive.
Holiday House
No Road Inn
Beautiful 5 bedroom waterfront home on Endeavour Inlet.
Lodge
On The Track Lodge
Nydia Track accommodation walk...bike...stay
Backpacker
Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers
A place offering backpacker accommodation provided with a handful of awhi (love).
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Punga Cove Resort
Set among stunning scenery in the magnificent Marlborough Sounds, Punga Cove is the perfect retreat, surrounded by nature.
Lodge
Raetihi Lodge
Raetihi Lodge offers an All-inclusive Exclusive Use private boutique lodge on the waterfront in the Marlborough Sounds, South Island, New Zealand.
Backpacker
Sequoia Lodge Backpackers
Welcome to our friendly, relaxed, family owned hostel. Sequoia Lodge Backpackers is the perfect base from which to explore the world famous Marlborough Sounds or walk the Queen Charlotte Track.
Lodge
The Lodge at Te Rawa
Lodge accommodation in Pelorus Sound.
Backpacker
The Villa Backpackers Lodge
For an affordable, relaxing stay in Picton.
Backpacker
Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers
Lose yourself in the stunning views overlooking Picton Harbour from our Lodge while relaxing on our enormous covered veranda.
Lodge
Ugbrooke Country Estate
Enjoy hosted boutique accommodation in the heart of the Awatere Valley of Marlborough
Lodge
Vintners Retreat
Welcome to your personal vineyard retreat, a home away from home. Villa accommodation set amongst the vines in the Wairau River valley of Renwick, Malborough and only a short walk to cellar doors of New Zealand's best Sauvignon Blanc.
Lodge
Lochmara
Lochmara is a locally owned and operated resort set right on the waters edge in the Marlborough Sounds in Lochmara Bay, Queen Charlotte Sound, New Zealand.
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Mountain View Villas
Luxury lodge and glamping.
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