Location: Marlborough Region
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What to do and see in Marlborough Region, South Island: The Best Hiking Trails
The fertile soil and temperate climate of the Wairau River Valley provide the perfect conditions for a wine lover's paradise. Marlborough's thousands of acres of vineyards and dozens of wineries create delectable wines of diverse varietals, from full-bodied Pinot Noir to herbaceous Sauvignon Blanc. The countryside boasts unsurpassed beauty, with its majestic mountains, verdant vineyards and the labyrinth of waterways that make up the Marlborough Sounds.
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1. Queen Charlotte Track
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 878 reviews
Reviewed By TravelDudes555
From the dolphins on the boat ride to Ship cove, to the glow worms at Punga cove, the curious Wekas, the amazing kauri trees and many beautiful views of the Marlborough Sounds - the Queen Charlotte track offers a bit of everything. Staying at the Furneaux Lodge and Punga Cove added some unexpected luxury to the hike - highly recommended.! The track itself is very good (mainly forest covered) but not exceptional - however the combined experience of the hike, the accommodation, and enjoying the beautiful Marlborough sounds made for an excellent long weekend!
2. Waikakaho/Cullen Creek Walkway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
3. Karaka Point Walk
4. Cullen Point Tracks
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 19 reviews
Always check the website for changes that might affect your trip.
Reviewed By klvmar
We stopped at the Cullen Point Scenic Reserve and hiked to a lookout overlooking Pelorus Sound and the town of Havelock. It was a short, easy hike to a beautiful site. As we were walking, we kept hearing cicadas singing louder and louder. Then we noticed that many of them were right at eye level on the tree trunks along the track,. Apparently, they had just hatched, so while their wings were still wet, I took several pictures of these beautiful insects, the first time I've ever had the opportunity to do so.
5. Wairau Lagoons Walkway
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 18 reviews
Always check the website for changes that might affect your trip.
6. Lake Chalice Hut tracks
Always check the website for changes that might affect your trip. See website for the price of accommodation on this track.
7. Nydia Track
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
