NO ROAD INN recommended by NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MAGAZINE as accommodation on the QUEEN CHARLOTTE TRACK NEW ZEALAND. See our activities pages for more details.

Garry and Barbara invite you to join them at their new boutique lodge the No Road Inn.
Five hours walk from Ship Cove, the No Road Inn is the first nights accommodation on the award winning Queen Charlotte Track.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ADVENTURE MAGAZINE has chosen the NO ROAD INN as MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS ACCOMMODATION on the new boutique "LODGE TO LODGE" walk of the Queen Charlotte Track, recommending this new walk as the best in New Zealand and one of the "BEST NEW WALKS IN THE WORLD" for 2008

Nestled under Mount Furneaux next to Furneaux Wharf at the head of Endeavour inlet in the outer Marlborough Sounds of New Zealand, the No Road Inn is the perfect place for you to spend the first night of your Queen Charlotte Track walk, offering quality accommodation, a superb wine list, and mouthwatering cusine.

Included in the tariff is a scrumptuous continental breakfast including our free range eggs, cereals, juices, fruits, yoghurts, locally baked bread, jams and speads, a selection of teas, and plunger coffees.

The "No Road Inn' is a new waterfront lodge on the only privately owned land in Queen Charlotte Sound where the virgin native forest extends right to the sea.
Some of our Giant Rimu trees are so old they had Moas walking beneath them, tomorrow it could be just you, relaxing under the same tree in a hammock.

The No Road Inn is the only lodge on the Queen Charlotte Track that has baths as well as showers in the ensuites. (with one way glass and sea/bush views).
Imagine soaking in a deep hot bath after 5 hours on the Queen Charlotte Track? After walking from Ship Cove you will have earned it and there is no better way to revive the body and refresh the mind.

Our private hot tub, a century old timber wine barrel crafted from native totara timber and large enough for 8 is set over one of our streams in the forest.
The Hot Tub is drained and refilled with fresh spring water daily providing a chemical free experience under a canopy of native trees.
Not to be missed!

Our waterfront lodge offers:

* Quality Bed and Breakfast Queen Charlotte Track accommodation.
* Spacious Waterfront Guest suites.
* Ensuites with baths and walk in showers.
* Fantastic bird life
* 2000-year-old Giant Rimus and Kahikatea trees
* Guest lounge/ games room.
* Lunch & Four Course Evening meals
* Local Wines and beers.
*Alfresco Dining Deck.
* BBQs, Outdoor pizza oven,
* Kayaks and dinghies
* Guest Moorings.
* Private hot tub,(drained and refilled with spring water daily).
* Picnic hampers in the private forest.
* Hammocks on your deck.
* Foot, neck and shoulder relaxation massage in the forest.

Rates $355 per suite, Double, Twin or single .

Sample Summer Menu, September to May

Continental Breakfast, (included in the Tariff)
cereals, juices, yoghurts, locally baked breads, jams and spreads, free range eggs, selection of teas, and plunger coffee.

Trackers Lunches, $22.50
Hearty sandwich,fresh baking, fruits, snack bar, juices, water refills.

Evening Meals 4/5 Courses $85
Starters/entrees
Seasonal local seafood, scallops, crayfish, fish, paua (abalone), mussels etc.
Main
New Zealand Lamb with seasonal salads and vegetables.
Deserts
Freshly made secrets.

Conferences:

The No Road Inn will provide a peaceful, private venue for your next conference away from the distractions of an urban environment.

Weddings
Getting married at a nearby Lodge in Endeavour Inlet?
The No Road Inn is the perfect accommodation for the Bridal Party.
Or if your preference is for a small, intimate, waterfront ,Marlborough Sounds wedding with exclusive use of the venue then the No Road Inn is for you.

Exclusive Lodge Hire Minimum Two Nights
Hire the whole No Road Inn and have the exclusive use of the lodge, all five suites, and its facilites.
Self catered or we can outfit your group with a chef and waitress. Minimum 2 night hire.
Ideal for.
*Staff bonding
*Staff rewards.
*Managment Meetings.
*Strategic Planning.
*Gettaway Weekend for up to 10 Persons.

Facilities:

* Guest lounge/ games room. DVDs, Big screen TV.
* BBQs, Outdoor Pizza oven.
* Alfresco Dining on our covered screened upper deck.
* Kayaks and dinghies
* Private hot tub
* Wireless internet
* Laundry and drying room
* Beach/ hot tub towels
* Hair Dryers
* Bath Robes and slippers.
* Mini Bars
* Kayaks, dingy.
* Hammocks.

Car Parking:

The No Road Inn has 3 moorings available or guests at no charge. Two 5 tonne blocks are suitable for large vessels up to 20meters and the 3rd for runabouts up to 8 meters in length.
We can pick you up from the moorings with our tender at no charge.

Distances:

First Lodge on the left on the Queen Charlotte Track after Resolution Bay. Head of Endeavour Inlet. 200 meters walk to Furneaux Lodge, 20 minutes to Endeavour Resort. 30 meters to wharf (shared with Furneaux Lodge) 5hr walk from Ship Cove.
Half way between Ship Cove and Punga Cove.
1hr water taxi from Picton.
5 hrs walk from the outer queen charlotte track 20 minutes from Wellington by Helipro Helicopter
20 minutes from Picton or Porirua Harbour by Float Plane.

Reception:

Reception Hours - 8am to 10am and 2pm to 8pm
Check in from - 2:00 pm
Check out by - 10:00 am

Payment Policy:

A valid credit card is required. This is only to secure your booking. No deposit is required.
GST of 12.5% is included in the rates. Any increase in GST will be added to your account.
Payment is required at the completion date of your stay.
Please read our cancellation policy.

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations within 2 months of arrival date will incur a loss of 10%. Cancellations within 1 month of arrival date will incur loss of 50%.
For cancellations within 7 days of arrival date the full amount will be charged.

Child Policy:

We regret the property is not suitable for children under 16 years of age.

Directions:

Directions: We are approximately 45 minutes by water taxi from Picton. Water taxis run a regular service throughout the year and will drop you at furneaux jetty in front of the No Road Inn.
We are 5 hour walk from Ship Cove on the Queen Charlotte Track. Pack transfers can be arranged through your water taxi.

There are three water taxi companies all offering an excellent service and you get a tour of the Sounds while visiting historic places, stopping in bays and coves along the way to drop off passengers and freight. The skippers and crew of all the water taxis have a great knowledge of the Marlborough Sounds and will give a commentary on the cruise, don’t be shy to talk to them, they love to share the Marlborough Sounds with you.

The water taxi companies are:
Endeavour Express, Beachcomber Cruises, and Cougar line. For information on booking water taxi operators see our 'Attractions' web page.