Queen Charlotte Track, New Zealand: need an outfitter?

[marilyn s.]

Is is necessary to use an outfitter to do  the Queen Charlotte Track?  We want to do some walking and some kayaking, and stay at hotels along the way. 

[Susan Schaefer]

Marilyn, I have clients leaving next week for New Zealand and they'll be doing the Milford Track (5 days). You can definitely do an unguided independent walk (4-5 days) on the Queen Charlotte Track, but still pre-arrange all of your transportation, lodging, meals and luggage transfers between lodges.

[Ed Wetschler]

Marilyn, a Tripatini member from New Zealand emailed me instead of answering here. She recommends that you visit www.qctrack.co.nz and www.queencharlottetracknz.com, but I have a feeling you did that a week ago.

[kip brook]

what time of the yearf will you be doing it? How long have you got?
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