Queen Charlotte Track accommodation
| country: | New Zealand |
| location: | Marlborough Sounds, South Island |
| price: | From NZ $85 per night for twin ensuites. Bayview double ensuites are NZ $110 per couple. Family and regular chalets are NZ $160 per couple, and all have great views of the water. Luxury chalets start at $180 per night |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
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Queen Charlotte Track accommodation
This Lodge,Wildlife Recovery and Arts Centre is set right on the tranquil shores of Queen Charlotte Sounds in Marlborough, New Zealand. We offer a range of Queen Charlotte Track accommodation with beautiful water views. Tucked beside the water's edge the lodge has its own sandy beach, surrounded by hills of native bush. Unique and breathtakingly beautiful, the lodge is accessible only to people travelling by boat from Picton, kayaking or tramping the world-famous Queen Charlotte Track.
The lodge is a TV-free retreat, catering for couples and families alike. Feel free to enjoy the pristine bush from one of our thirty-five hammocks or for the more adventurous souls venture to the Queen Charlotte Track and hike up to the hilltop lookout.
Queen Charlotte Track accommodation options range from standard twin ensuites through to our luxury chalets. Our licensed restaurant and café offers the best of Marlborough cuisine, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Spoil yourself to a holiday at our lodge, but come prepared: You may never want to leave.
Family Friendly
The lodge has family units. The beach is safe for swimming and there are lots of friendly animals for children to touch and feed.
This Lodge,Wildlife Recovery and Arts Centre is set right on the tranquil shores of Queen Charlotte Sounds in Marlborough, New Zealand. We offer a range of Queen Charlotte Track accommodation with beautiful water views. Tucked beside the water's edge the lodge has its own sandy beach, surrounded by hills of native bush. Unique and breathtakingly beautiful, the lodge is accessible only to people travelling by boat from Picton, kayaking or tramping the world-famous Queen Charlotte Track.The lodge is a TV-free retreat, catering for couples and families alike. Feel free to enjoy the pristine bush from one of our thirty-five hammocks or for the more adventurous souls venture to the Queen Charlotte Track and hike up to the hilltop lookout.
Queen Charlotte Track accommodation options range from standard twin ensuites through to our luxury chalets. Our licensed restaurant and café offers the best of Marlborough cuisine, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Spoil yourself to a holiday at our lodge, but come prepared: You may never want to leave.
Family Friendly
The lodge has family units. The beach is safe for swimming and there are lots of friendly animals for children to touch and feed.
rooms, food and facilities
Our Queen Charlotte Track accommodation offers a wide range of activities, from kayaking on the calm waters to soaking in the spa pool among the punga trees.There are four hectares (10 acres) of native bush to stroll around and seats, picnic tables and hammocks can be found along the way. All offer spectacular views of the Queen Charlotte Sounds – and you may even happen across the mysterious Punga People..
Kayaks, a rowboat and snorkelling gear can be used free of charge. You might like to hire a fishing rod for the day, play a game of petanque, or simply rest in a hammock with a book. Massage therapy is also offered onsite for those looking for a bit of relaxation. This is a nature lover’s paradise with lots of native birds, friendly animals, bush walks and glowworms. We have a spa pool as well as a safe swimming beach. There is boat access from Picton – we can arrange a pickup for you on the Lochmara Lodge boat, as there are no roads to the lodge
how this holiday makes a difference
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At our Queen Charlotte Track accommodation, we predator control and plant habitat in our area area, offering safe refuge for native species for visitors to view in the wild. The population of birds on the property has dramatically increased during the last ten years.
In partnership with DOC, we provide a facility for injured wildlife to be cared for until they can be released back into the wild. We also breed native endangered species to enhance mainland and offshore islands. We are currently breeding Geckos, Kakariki, and Weka as well as providing nesting boxes for Blue Penguin and Tree Wetas.  We believe education is key to sustainable conservation. Guests have the opportunity to take a self-guided eco-tour, as we have a network of educational materials around the lodge grounds for adults and children alike.We use 100% plant-based environmentally friendly cleaning products. We offer free visits to local school groups to learn about the native parrot (Kakariki) and importance of conservation efforts. |
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