Nelson/Marlborough

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South Marlborough

South Bay, Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway. Photo: John Mazey.

Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway

Walking Kaikoura peninsula you can observe seals and seabirds, explore historic pa and whaling sites and enjoy clifftop vistas from sea to mountain peaks.
Category:  Walking track

Cape Campbell. Photo: Cathy Jones.

Marfells Beach/Cape Campbell Route

This unmarked route follows the beach from the eastern end of the camping area to Cape Campbell, the southernmost extreme of Cook Strait.
Category:  Route
Completion Time:  1 day
Alert:  Spring high tides can block access around the foot of bluffs.

Alpine Route, Mt Richmond Forest Park.

Mount Richmond Alpine Route

This challenging trip above the bushline in Mt Richmond Forest Park offers outstanding views over the Waimea Plans and the Inland Kaikoura Ranges.
Category:  Route

View from Mt Fyffe towards Kowhai River and Manakau. Photo: Phil Bradfield.

Mt Fyffe and the Seaward Kaikoura Range

Find out about the Mt Fyffe and Seaward Kaikoura Range - how to get there, what you can do, and the history of the area.
Category:  Walking track

Mount Richmond and Mount Fishtail.

Northbank, Mount Richmond routes

Learn about routes in the Northbank area of Mount Richmond Forest Park.
Category:  Route

View of Mount Fishtail as seen from the summit of Mount Richmond. Photo: J L Kendrick.

Northbank, Mount Richmond tramping tracks

The Northbank area of Mount Richmond Forest Park has a number of tramping tracks.
Category:  Tramping track

Richmond Range. Photo: J.L. Kendrick.

Northbank, Mount Richmond walking tracks

View walking tracks in the Northbank area of Mount Richmond Forest Park.
Category:  Walking track

People crossing the river, Sawcut Gorge. Photo: S. Erickson.

Sawcut Gorge/Isolated Hill Route

Isolated Hill Scenic Reserve is typical South Marlborough: rugged bluffs and steep, dry hills drained by stony rivers.
Category:  Route
Alert:  Any trip in this area is a serious undertaking due to the hazards of rising rivers and falling rocks. There are no tracks as such and the riverbed is rocky. Anyone venturing off the marked route should carry Topomap P/Q29 Grassmere.

Wairau Lagoons. Photo: Garry Holz.

Wairau Lagoons Walkway

On this flat loop track you can enjoy the richness of the estuary, which many birds and specialised plants have made their home.
Category:  Walking track
Completion Time:  3 hr

View from Wakamarina Track. Joy Crump.

Wakamarina Track

The Wakamarina Track, an old goldminers' trail, crosses the Richmond Range from the Wairau Valley to the Wakamarina Valley.
Category:  Tramping track
Completion Time:  7 hrs one way

Monkey Bay Track entrance.

Whites Bay tracks

Whites Bay, 15 km from Tuamarina, offers safe swimming and a choice of short walks or more strenuous tramping tracks.
Category:  Walking track



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Address:   West End
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