Opouri Bridle Track
Located in Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere and Kenepuru Sound area in the Marlborough region
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Introduction
Walk or mountain bike through native forest and farmland from Opouri Saddle down to Harvey Bay (Duncan Bay).3 km one way
Mountain biking
Advanced: Grade 4Dog access
This is a 3 km track through native forest and farmland from Opouri Saddle down to Harvey Bay (Duncan Bay). It is very steep and rocky in places and the streams are not bridged.
Mountain biking
You can mountain bike on Opouri Bridle Track - a fun downhill alternative to the road, however, most riders will find parts of the track unrideable.
Horse riding
This track is not suitable for horses. This track follows the path of a former bridle track however it is a lot steeper than usual bridle tracks and is no longer suitable for horses due to it being so steep, narrow and rocky.
You can get to this track from the Tennyson Inlet Road off State Highway 6 just past Rai Valley.
- The weather in the Sounds is generally mild, but conditions can change quickly, especially on the water. Ensure that you have adequate equipment and experience, and, if you are going out on the water, check the marine weather forecast.
- Light fires only in designated areas.
- Carry water.
- In late summer and autumn, carry antihistamine if allergic to wasp stings.
Water safety
If you plan to enjoy the water, learn how to stay safe when swimming, boating and fishing.
Contacts
| Whakatū/Nelson Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 3 546 9339 |
| nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | Millers Acre/Taha o te Awa 1/37 Halifax Street Nelson 7010 |
| Hours | See visitor centre hours |