Glenroy and Matakitaki Valley mountain bike tracks
Located in Nelson Lakes National Park in the Nelson/Tasman region
Introduction
Advanced mountain bike tracks in Matakitaki Valley and Glenroy Valley. The tracks pass through farmland, open grassland, and beech forest.Dog access
Glenroy Valley
Time: 4 hrs one way
Distance: 14 km
From Murchison head south up the Matakitaki Valley to the Glenroy Valley Road turnoff.
The 4WD road starts here and passes through privately owned farmland, open grassland, and beech forest before arriving at the private Mid Glenroy Hut.
At the start of the 4WD road the gate on private land is often locked.
MTB riders are advised to contact the landowner, G Thurlow phone +64 3 523 9437, before starting their ride.
The route is unformed and involves numerous river crossings. It should not be attempted after heavy rain. The route continues beyond the hut for another 8km.
Matakitaki Valley
Time: 4 hrs one way
Distance: 15 km
Approximately 8km north of Murchison is the Mangles–Tutaki Road turn off on State Highway 6.
Continue to the South Tutaki Road turnoff and then onto Mt Ella Station. Follow the signs to the car park.
The 4WD road starts here and follows the true right hand side (looking down stream) of the Matakitaki River passing through privately owned farmland, open grassland and beech forest.
There are a number of side streams to cross before arriving at historic Downies Hut (4 bunks).
Mountain biking is not permitted beyond Downies Hut.
These are shared-use tracks. Follow the mountain bikers code: respect others, respect the rules, respect the track.
Mountain biking is not allowed in Nelson Lakes National Park other than on formed roads.
Contacts
| Rotoiti / Nelson Lakes Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 3 521 1806 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | nelsonlakesvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
View Road St Arnaud |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 55 St Arnaud 7053 |
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| 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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