Archer Track
Located in Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere and Kenepuru Sound area in the Marlborough region
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Introduction
This walking and mountain biking track passes through native and pine forest from Penzance Bay to Elaine Bay.9 km one way
Mountain biking
Easy: Grade 2Intermediate: Grade 3
Advanced: Grade 4
Dog access
Allow 1 hour 30 minutes to Deep Bay which is half way, or 3 hours to walk the whole track. Enjoy stunning views of Tennyson Inlet and islands from this track. The bush goes right to the coast along part of the track and then opens out into pine forest closer to Elaine Bay.
Mountain biking
You can mountain bike on Archer Track.
The Kennett Brothers book "Classic New Zealand Mountain Bike Rides" has the track classified easy to advanced.
You can get to this track by turning off SH6 near Rai Valley onto Ronga Road then right into Opouri Road. Follow the road over Opouri Saddle then turn left onto Archer Road and drive to Penzance where the track starts.
You can also start the track from Elaine Bay which is accessed from the road to French Pass.
Water taxi services are available from Havelock. You can also hire yachts, launches, motor boats, and sea kayaks.
- 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.
- Boil, filter, or treat water for drinking. On some tracks you must 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.
Stay safe in the outdoors
- Take the right gear for your trip: Walking and tramping gear lists.
- Tell a trusted person your plans and when to raise the alarm if you haven’t returned. Send them the information directly, or use the Outdoor Intentions form or Plan My Walk.
- Follow the five essential steps of the Land Safety Code.
Contacts
| Whakatū / Nelson Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 3 546 9339 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
Millers Acre/Taha o te Awa 79 Trafalgar Street Nelson 7010 |
| Postal Address: |
Private Bag 5 Nelson 7042 |
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