EP 138 Hiking and biking NZ's Queen Charlotte Track; the world's 50 top cities & the best places to travel with your pooch

About this episode

Kirstie Bedford explores the Queen Charlotte Track in New Zealand, highlighting its stunning scenery and outdoor activities.

New Zealand is renowned for its spectacular scenery, and the Marlborough Sounds on the northern tip of the South Island will not disappoint. Come with host Kirstie Bedford as she hikes and bikes the Queen Charlotte Track, and kayaks in the glassy waters of the Marlborough Sounds, where seals and dolphins are your only neighbours, then beds down in lodges only accessible via the track, boat or helicopter. She explains how to get there, why this is one of the best places to hike in New Zealand,...

People in this episode

Host: Kirstie Bedford

Topics covered

• hiking
• biking
• New Zealand
• travel
• outdoor activities

Keywords

• Queen Charlotte Track
• Marlborough Sounds
• hiking
• biking
• New Zealand travel

Mentioned in this episode

Places: New Zealand, Marlborough Sounds, South Island, Queen Charlotte Track

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