Queen Charlotte Track

Frequently asked questions

• I want to walk/bike the Queen Charlotte Track, but not the entire length. Can you help us get there and back?

  Definitely. Check out our Cruise & Walk options to spend a day on the track, or stay one or more nights along the track and tell us where you want to be dropped off and picked up when you book.
  In the summer there are up to four daily departures to choose from.

• I’m mountain biking the Queen Charlotte Track. Can you transport my bike?

  Yes. Let us know when you book that you are bringing your bike and we will safely transport it, and you, to your chosen starting point on the track. 
Bikes are transferred at an additional charge of $10 each way for standard mountain bikes, and $20 each way for e-bikes.

• What is the QCTLC Land Access Fee, and does it apply to me?

  If you’re walking or biking between Punga Cove and Anakiwa along the Queen Charlotte Track, you’ll require a Queen Charlotte Track Land Cooperative (QCTLC) pass to access sections of the track that cross private land.

  Passes are available for purchase from the Cougar Line office and aren’t included in Cougar Line’s standard fares.

• In which direction do most people walk/mountain bike the Queen Charlotte Track?

  The most popular way to walk the Queen Charlotte Track is north to south, from Ship Cove/Meretoto to Anakiwa.

  And this is the direction our scheduled boats run so this makes it easier to plan your trip with us.

• Can you book accommodation along the Queen Charlotte Track for me?

  We can arrange accommodation and water transfers to and from Furneaux Lodge and Punga Cove in Endeavour Inlet, depending on availability. We can also provide advice on all other accommodation options along the track.