Governors Bay Track
WalkMarlboroughOpen
- Grade
- Easiest
- Walking time
- 10 min
- Route
- One way
- Dogs
- No dogs
Getting there
We have not checked a road end or car park for this place yet, so we do not give driving directions to it. Check how to get there before you go. Some routes cross private land and need the landowner's permission.
How to get there, on doc.govt.nzQueen Charlotte Drive, between Picton and Havelock, is the main road in the Sounds. Other roads are narrow, winding, and most are unsealed.
Water taxi services are available from Picton, Havelock, and French Pass to parts of the Sounds. You can also hire yachts, launches, motor boats, and sea kayaks.
Queen Charlotte Drive, between Picton and Havelock, is the main road in the Sounds. Other roads are narrow, winding, and most are unsealed.
Water taxi services are available from Picton, Havelock, and French Pass to parts of the Sounds. You can also hire yachts, launches, motor boats, and sea kayaks.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 41.26810° S, 173.96881° E
About this place
This walking track leads to a wonderful swimming beach from Queen Charlotte Drive.
Know before you go
Water safety
If you plan to enjoy the water, learn how to stay safe when swimming, boating and fishing .
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Nearby stops
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Serviced • Marlborough • 2.3 km
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Davies Bay Campsite
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Non-powered/tent sites • Shelter for cooking • Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Aussie Bay Campsite
Standard • Marlborough • 3.4 km
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Non-powered/tent sites • Water from tap - not treated, boil before use • Toilets - non-flush
Picton Tasman Holiday Parks
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Alexanders Holiday Park
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Alexanders Holiday Park is a campsite located in the Marlborough region. No further details are available in the provided records.
Walks nearby
Momorangi Forest Experience Walk
Easy • 20 min return • 2.31 km away
Mistletoe Bay tracks
Easy • 45 - 60 min return • 5.03 km away
Ferndale tracks
Easy • 15 min - 1 hr • 8.78 km away
Putanui Point Track
Easy • 30 min - boat access only • 2 km • 9.72 km away
Kumutoto Bay Track
Easy • 1 hr return • 10.55 km away
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Sources
- DOC Tracks & Trails · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.
- DOC Tracks (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).