Why this ride
curated scenic road. Marlborough Sounds, bays, forest. A one-way ride of 97 km, Picton to the finish - roughly 1 h 46 in the saddle. The line favours views over speed.
CURVESCOUT / MOTORCYCLE RIDE
Queen Charlotte Drive
Plan this ride
- Recorded distance
- 97 km
- Riding-time estimate
- 1 h 46
- Journey
- Recorded itinerary
Distance and timing basis
The recorded total and the leg detail need reconciliation. Inspect the leg notes before using this record for timing or navigation. Stops, delays, approach and any separate return travel add time. Basis: planning record, not independently verified geometry.
Reading history stays on this device. My road watch requires a separate selection; opening it does not subscribe this ride.
Distances and riding times are planning figures. Check local closures and conditions before you ride.
Scenic road chapters
Queen Charlotte Drive
Expect company on a summer weekend. Early is better than fast. For 6 km this is Queen Charlotte Drive, a road with a name of its own and a reason for it.
Chapter facts
- Length
- 6 km
- Named road
- Queen Charlotte Drive
Waypoint introductions and full write-ups
1. Picton
Planning note
Queen Charlotte Drive point 1 sits at 0 km, early in the day. Next is Queen Charlotte Drive point 2.
2. Near Picton
Planning note
Queen Charlotte Drive point 2 comes up 49 km in. Next is Queen Charlotte Drive point 3.
3. Queen Charlotte Drive point 3
Planning note
97 km in you reach Queen Charlotte Drive point 3.
More motorcycle rides nearby
- Queen Charlotte Drive starting at Picton · 108 km
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