Lake Peel tracks
Located in Cobb Valley and Kahurangi National Park in the Nelson/Tasman region
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Introduction
Walk to the beautiful basin that holds Lake Peel.5 km one way
Seasonal restrictions
4WD is recommended on the access road into the Cobb valley (Cobb Dam Road) in winter, due to ice and/or snow.
Dog access
Cobb Reservoir - Lake Peel
Time: 2 hr 30 min
Distance: 5 km
From the head of Cobb Reservoir, a short walk (10 minutes) leads up to Myttons Hut.
Beyond the hut, the tramping track winds steadily up to Peel Ridge (1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours). It crosses the ridge and then drops down, before sidling around to the beautiful ice-sculptured basin that holds Lake Peel.
Lake Peel - Salisbury Lodge
Time: 3 hr
Distance: 7 km
From Lake Peel a tramping track sidles up on to a ridge and then descends slowly to Balloon Hut (1 hour 30 minuntes). Salisbury Lodge on the Tableland Circuit is 1 hour 30 minutes further on.
The track starts at the head of the Cobb Reservoir. Turn off SH 60 at Upper Takaka. Follow Cobb Valley Road, then Cobb Dam Road to the end (28 km).
The road is unsealed from the Cobb Power House - care is required and 4WD is recommended in winter due to ice and or snow.
On-demand transport services are available to or from the Cobb. Please contact the DOC office for details.
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 |
| Full office details | |