Lodestone summit
Located in Kahurangi National Park and Mount Arthur area in the Nelson/Tasman region
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Introduction
Climb to the top of Lodestone (1462 m) and enjoy spectacular views of Tasman Bay and the Arthur Range.The access road into the Mount Arthur area (Graham Valley Road) is steep and narrow and prone to corrugations and slips – check any alerts for road status. During the winter months a 4WD vehicle is recommended to access Flora carpark. Chains may be needed if snow and ice are present
4 km | 7.5 km return
Dog access
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A tramping track leads steeply up the ridge north of the car park. From Lodestone summit return to the car park direct or via Flora Hut.
Flora car park - Lodestone
Time: 2 hr
Distance: 2 km
Flora car park to Lodestone - Flora Hut - Flora car park
Time: 4 - 5 hr
Distance: 7.5 km
Flora car park is 75 km from Nelson and 36 km from Motueka.
The Motueka Valley Highway links Nelson and Motueka. Turn off this road at Ngātīmoti and cross the Motueka River. Turn left onto Motueka River West Bank Road, then right into Graham Valley Road, which climbs steeply to the car park. The last 5.8 km is unsealed and turning a vehicle on the road can be difficult. 4WD is recommended at all times of the year.
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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