Ōruawairua Track
WalkMarlborough
- Grade
- Easy
- Walking time
- 55 min
- Distance
- 2.4 km
- 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.nzŌruawairua Track is on Blumine Island/Ōruawairua which is 22 km from Picton in Queen Charlotte Sound. You can get there by your own boat, on a water taxi from Picton or by sea kayak.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 41.16581° S, 174.23209° E
About this place
Experience the stunning views, native wildlife and history on Blumine Island/Ōruawairua.
The route
Follow the track from the Blumine Island campsite to the Western gun emplacement. This track has a couple of short steep sections on it, otherwise it follows a gentle gradient around the hill with several lookout points along the way. The track has been upgraded and completed with the generous assistance of Blacks Fasteners. Experience stunning views over Queen Charlotte Sound and possibly spot some of the wildlife on the island. You could be lucky enough to see the endangered saddleback or orange fronted parakeet. Check in at one of the weta 'motels' to see if they are resident along the way. Don't feed the plentiful weka and take care they don't steal your lunch. View of Long Island from the western gun emplacement on Blumine Island/Ōruawairua
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
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
Blumine Island/Ōruawairua campsite
Backcountry • Marlborough • 0.4 km
This north-facing seafront campsite is located on a pest-free island in Marlborough. A track leads to historic World War II gun emplacements, and the site…
Non-powered/tent sites • Water from tap - not treated, boil before use • Toilets - non-flush
Wharehunga Bay Campsite
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Non-powered/tent sites • Water from tap - not treated, boil before use • Toilets - non-flush
Schoolhouse Bay Campsite
Backcountry • Marlborough • 6.1 km
Schoolhouse Bay Campsite is a sheltered, east-facing bay in the Marlborough region. It offers access to walking, boating, mountain biking, and fishing in the…
Non-powered/tent sites • Water from tap - not treated, boil before use • Toilets - non-flush
Ngaruru Bay Campsite
Backcountry • Marlborough • 7 km
Ngaruru Bay Campsite is an isolated campsite located in the Marlborough region. It offers water-based activities for visitors seeking a quiet escape.
Non-powered/tent sites • Water from tap - not treated, boil before use • Toilets - non-flush
Bay of Many Coves Campsite
Backcountry • Marlborough • 7.6 km
Bay of Many Coves is a backcountry campsite in the Marlborough Sounds. Access is by walking or mountain biking from the Queen Charlotte Track, with no drive-in…
Non-powered/tent sites • Shelter for cooking • Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Walks nearby
Queen Charlotte Track
Intermediate • 3-5 days • 73.5 km • 7.5 km away
Motuara Island Lookout Track
Easy • 40 min return • 1.6 km • 8.46 km away
Antimony Mines Track
Advanced • 2 hr • 11.56 km away
Mount Stokes Track
Advanced • 4-5 hrs return • 12.88 km away
Kumutoto Bay Track
Easy • 1 hr return • 14.68 km away
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Sources
- 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).