It is easy to plan a bike trip with Cougar Line. We can package together a top mountain bike hire*
and boat transfers. Combination biking and kayaking trips and transfers are also packaged to make
planning a breeze. Free transfer of luggage to accommodation each day means you have no bulk to
carry and freedom to move.
Round Trip Track Pass
While you’re pedalling in freedom, we’ll transfer your packs daily between accommodation.
A
Round Trip Track Pass will take you and your bike to and from the track. Cougar Line will
transfer your bike safely in bike racks on board the boats to the beginning of your Queen Charlotte
Track adventure and will transfer your luggage daily on to your choice of accommodation.
Mountain Biking the Queen Charlotte Track
The longest dual purpose track in New Zealand, broad enough to handle both mountain bikers and
walkers with ease, and with scenery that will take your breath away it's no wonder that the Queen Charlotte Track is regarded by many bikers as the best track ride in New Zealand!
Mountain bikers of all levels will revel in the undulating landscape of the 71km Queen Charlotte Track. The track can be comfortably ridden from Ship Cove to Anakiwa in two days by people with a reasonable level of fitness or three days if more time is available. There are challenging climbs
and descents for the experienced. It’s safe too for novice riders and there are easy exit points for
those not wishing to ride the most technical sections, take the road or cruise ahead with us.
The track is open all year round to walkers and bikers - with the exception of the Ship Cove to Punga
Cove section which is closed from December through to end of February each year.
Track Distances & biking times
The
table below shows suggested walking times and is intended as a general guide only. The stated times
do not include stops for rests, refreshments or photos - please add on an allowance for these.