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People who come to Picton don’t tend to spend much time there.
Of course you can sip a flat white coffee in a waterfront cafe and stare out to sea. But after that, most people hop on the ferry to New Zealand’s North Island, or rent a car and cruise south along the coastal road.
They are all missing out on something special.
There’s a 72km trail called the Queen Charlotte Track that winds along the bays and climbs over the highest ridges giving you the perfect view of the two beautiful fjords.
It’s one of the top 22 cycling trails in the whole country, and was listed as one of New Zealand’s “Great Rides” about five years ago.