Nobody wants to spend all their days in meetings at the office and you are not going to get the creative ideas and dialogue that you need as an employer or team leader by hosting a boring meeting. Step up your game and take your staff somewhere special – get your team moving and plan a business meeting at a conference venue in Marlborough Sounds. Nothing spurs new ideas like a change of location and some time out of the office, and you will be able to use the couple of days away to bond with employees and strengthen your group dynamic.
While you’re in Marlborough Sounds, take a break from work-talk and meeting with clients to enjoy a stroll, tramp or a bike ride along the Queen Charlotte walking track.
The Queen Charlotte Walking Track
The Queen Charlotte Track is an incredibly popular coastal walk between Kenepuru Sound and Queen Charlotte Sound. Described as one of the great New Zealand walks, the track is over 70kms long with a number of different routes that can last anywhere from an afternoon to a few days worth of tramping depending on what kind of adventure you are looking for.
If you’re looking for a true challenge, then a tramp with your group on the Queen Charlotte track might be just what you are looking for. Spend your days exploring the coast and the Sounds and your nights at some of the local accommodation stop-offs along the way.
Not sure about walking? By bike the track takes thirteen hours and is a trip can usually be split across two days.
Of course, you don’t have to do the whole walk while you’re in the region. Check out a few of these popular tracks and access points in the area if you’re after a shorter visit.
Governers Bay Track
This ten-minute track leads from Queen Charlotte Drive to a small swimming beach.
Motuara Island Track
Catch a boat to Motuara Island and make your way to the lookout over Queen Charlotte Sound via this island track.
Kumototo Bay Track
This short, hour long walk off Kenepuru Road will lead you around the Kumototo Bay, nestled deep in the Queen Charlotte Sound.
Turn your business meeting into so much more by booking a conference venue in Marlborough Sounds. Your employees will love getting out of the office and exploring somewhere new. Build team skills, rapport and stimulate new ideas next time you have a meeting.

