Location and Map
Anakiwa Backpackers is the closest accommodation in the bay to the start/end of the Queen Charlotte Track, the Anakiwa Outward Bound jetty and the beach - you just can't beat it! Here is how you can reach us (or click above map for more detailed version).
From Picton:
- By road — take the Queen Charlotte Scenic Drive, just a 35 – 40 minute drive (25km).
- Coleman Post — scheduled transport between Picton-Anakiwa-Havelock. Enjoy the scenic drive with local postman Adam whilst he delivers the mail or newspapers to the local community. Phone 03 574 2433.
- By watertaxi — contact the Beachcomber Fun Cruises, Cougar Line, Endeavour Express or Picton Water Taxis
From Havelock:
Take the Queen Charlotte Drive for 20kms (approx. 25 mins).
From Blenheim:
You have two choices from Blenheim - State Highway 1 via Picton or Highway 6 via Havelock, then along the Queen Charlotte Drive (total journey time is approx. 50 – 60 minutes).
From Nelson:
Take State Highway 6 to Havelock. Then via the Queen Charlotte Drive to Anakiwa (total journey time approx. 1.5 hours).
From Wellington:
Take one of the 2 ferries (Bluebridge or Interislander), an approx. 3 hour journey across the Cook Strait and through the picturesque Marlborough Sounds to Picton.
From Queen Charlotte Track:
We are located at the very end of the track (by the DOC sign!) and opposite the Anakiwa/Outward Bound Jetty. After completing the Track, stay with us overnight in Anakiwa. Make your last night on the Track with us in Anakiwa - there'll be no need for you to rush your last day on the Track to catch the water taxi. Instead, on arrival here, you can sit and rest or take advantage of the activities on offer at the southern end of the Marlborough’s Queen Charlotte Sound. Return to Picton in the following days, relaxed and refreshed and ready to continue with your holiday through New Zealand.