QUEEN CHARLOTTE ECO-CAMP
THE
BEST CAMPING ON THE ENDEAVOUR INLET
Nestled in a peaceful family orchard at Endeavour Inlet, Queen Charlotte Eco-Camp (Formally Miner's Camp) is the perfect Night 1 stop, coming form Ships Cove or Schoolhouse Bay DOC or a final stop coming from Anakiwa on the Queen Charlotte Track. Accessible by hiking & biking on the trail or by water taxi from Picton, it's the ideal camp to rest, grill some dinner, and ease into your adventure. Click BOOK ONLINE below to reserve now or walk in's are welcome where space is available!
Explore the track in comfort! There are 2 additional tracks, orchards, jetty jumping into the ocean and with exciting upgrades below coming in December 2025 your stay just gets better! Discover the perfect blend of nature, tranquility, and warm hospitality – right on the Queen Charlotte trail.
Accommodation
We offer Yurts, A Premium Cabin and Tent Sites right on the Queen Charlotte Track.
Facilities
A perfect Stop on the Queen Charlotte Track, our site offers a DOC toilet, cold drinking/cooking water, and a basic kitchen with a stove and essentials. Please use water and cleaning supplies sparingly, and note that no rubbish or organic waste disposal is available – you'll need to carry out everything you bring in.
- Picnic Tables & Swings
- Fully stocked Kitchen with gas grill & cleaning supplies
- Water point
- Fruit & Herbs during Season
- Privacy From Inlet Ocean Elements
- DOC-style long drop toilet
- Fire pit and seating (Coming December 2025)
- Eco Camp Shop with Local Goods (Coming December 2025)
- Emergency Charging Station (Coming December 2025)
Walking the Queen Charlotte Track
Day 1 – Ship Cove to Endeavour Inlet (4 hours). Stay with us at Queen Charlotte Eco-Camp.
Day 2 – Queen Charlotte Eco-Camp to Punga Cove Resort or Endeavour Heights or treat yourselves to Mahana Lodge (3-3.5 hours), or Ngahere Hou for an eco treat (around 5 hours).
Day 3 – Punga Cove accommodations providers to Torea (8 hours). Tree Tops is a backpacker bed-type accommodation with self-catering. The Portage has the local restaurant and is a higher end accommodation provider.
Day 4 – Torea to Anakiwa (8 hours) or Torea to Mistletoe Bay (4 hours). Mistletoe Bay camp has budget camping and cabins or try Te Mahia.
Day 5 – Mistletoe Bay to Anakiwa (4 hours).
Group Outings
If you have a small group, school outing, or family get together, we can coordinate your entire stay including overnight accommodations, volunteer activities and food!
Day 1 – Picton Water Taxi & Tour (2 hours)
Day 1 - Hike or Bike Ships Cove to Eco-Camp (3 Hours Hiking)
Day 2 – Volunteer Project & Ocean Inlet Education (2-4 Hours)
Day 2 - Community Dinner with our New Zealand favorites
Day 3 – Hike or Bike Eco Camp to Punga Cove (3-4 hours).
If you would like to explore a group to volunteer at the Eco Camp, coordinate with our camp manager here: stay@queencharlotteecocamp.co.nz
Te Araroa Volunteer @ Eco Camp
Walk the trail. Give back to the land. Rest under the stars.
- Rest days with optional showers and kitchen access.
- Conservation projects designed for hikers.
- A place to connect with fellow TA trampers and connect with the Endeavour Inlet.
- If you would like to explore a group to volunteer at the Eco Camp, coordinate with our camp manager here: stay@queencharlotteecocamp.co.nz
