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Marlborough
Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui area
Queen Charlotte Track
Queen Charlotte Track stories
Queen Charlotte Track stories
Introduction
Learn about the area by exploring some stories from the interpretation panels on the Queen Charlotte Track.
Haere mai
A welcoming mihi to start your walk.
Kererū of Kupe
A mountain and a pigeon’s plume.
Sanctuary
Wildlife gets a helping hand.
Problem pines
‘Wilding pines’ are unwanted pine trees.
Mountain tragedy
The mohua loses its home.
Legacy
The Howdens' gift to New Zealand.
High hopes
Endeavour Inlet's antimony mine.
Eye for detail
Observational powers reveal history.
Story connect
The ‘bing, bing, bing’ of Kenepuru Ridge.
Storm legend
Māori legend and science align.
Grandfather
An embellishment for society.
Joint project
Private landowner partnership.
Residents
What sustains their lifestyles?
Waterway highway
Get photographing.
Can you imagine?
Waka are out in the bay.
Forest gold
The place of the big tōtara.
Palisades and kumara
Picturesque in the extreme.
