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This walking track passes through native and pine forest from Penzance Bay to Elaine Bay. Category: Walking track ; Mountain biking - Easy ; Mountain biking - Advanced Distance: 9 km Completion Time: 3 hr 30 min one way
This short walk leads to a lookout. Category: Short walk Completion Time: 10 min return
From the Ferndale campsite there is a 15 minute loop track. Category: Walking track
This track takes you to a viewpoint over historic French Pass, where the tide rushes back and forth like a river. Category: Short walk Completion Time: 10 min one way
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
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.
Explore the vast mountain vistas and valleys in three stunning conservation areas while tramping these multi-day routes. Category: Route Distance: East West Route: 115km; Leatham Molesworth Route: 56km Completion Time: East West Route: 5-6 days; Leatham Molesworth Route: 4-5 days
There are five tramping tracks accessible from the Acheron Road; from short tracks from the cob buildings at Molesworth and Acheron to longer tracks with panorama views. Category: Tramping track
This tramping track in Kenepuru Sound follows a ridge to the summit (1203 m), the highest point in the Sounds. Category: Tramping track Completion Time: Half day return
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 ; 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: Tramping track ; Route
Learn about routes in the Northbank area of Mt Richmond Forest Park. Category: Route
The Northbank area of Mt Richmond Forest Park has a number of tramping tracks. Category: Tramping track
View walking tracks in the Northbank area of Mt Richmond Forest Park. Category: Walking track
The 27-km Nydia Track in the Sounds area of Marlborough is an easy 2-day tramp. Plan on an overnight stop at Nydia Bay. Category: Tramping track ; Mountain biking - Advanced Distance: 27 km Completion Time: 9.5 hours walking one way
This unique short walk to a small waterfall can be inundated with playful seals in the waterfall pool or along the stream. Category: Short walk Distance: 280 m Completion Time: 10 min one way
This is a 3 km walking track through native forest and farmland from Opouri Saddle down to Harvey Bay (Duncan Bay). You can mountain bike on Opouri Bridle Track. Category: Walking track ; Mountain biking - Advanced Distance: 3 km Completion Time: 1 hr
Experience stunning views, native wildlife and history from this newly upgraded track on Blumine Island Oruawairua Category: Walking track Distance: 2.4 km Completion Time: 55 min
Walk through the forest with a mixture of podocarp, broadleaf and beech trees, and explore the river terraces left by the Pelorus River over thousands of years. Category: Easy access short walk ; Tramping track
While you can only get to some Pelorus Sound walking tracks by boat, there is road access to Archers Track, which you can mountain bike. Category: Walking track
The Pelorus Track in Mt Richmond Forest Park offers walkers 3-4 days of hard tramping through forest and along the river. Category: Tramping track Completion Time: 3-4 days one way
Piwakawaka Track is easy walking track leading from the northern end of Elaine Bay to a small beach. Category: Walking track Completion Time: 45 min one way
Visit historic mining sites on these Queen Charlotte Sound tramping tracks. The Cullen Creek/Waikakaho Walkway is open to mountain bikers. Category: Tramping track
From a 10 minute jaunt to a swimming beach to hour long round trips, the walking tracks of Queen Charlotte Sound give you a range of options. Category: Walking track
Experience the spectacular Marlborough Sounds whilst walking or biking the Queen Charlotte Track. The track stretches 70km from historic Ship Cove through to Anakiwa in the Grove Arm of Queen Charlotte Sound. Category: Great Walk/Easier tramping track ; Mountain biking - Intermediate ; Mountain biking - Advanced Distance: 71 km Completion Time: 3-5 days one way Alert: Fire risk, drinking water shortages and track upgrade work.
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.
This walkway follows an old goldminer's trail across the range between the Wairau Valley and Linkwater. It can be walked or ridden in one day, but you will need to arrange transport between the road ends. Category: Tramping track ; Mountain biking - Advanced Completion Time: 5 hours
This walkway follows an old goldminer's trail across the range between the Wairau Valley and Linkwater. It can be walked or ridden in one day, but you will need to arrange transport between the road ends. Category: Tramping track Completion Time: 5 hours
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
The Wakamarina Track crosses the Richmond Range from the Wairau Valley to the Wakamarina Valley. This link will take you to information about the track in the South Marlborough section of the website. Category: Tramping track ; Mountain biking - Advanced Completion Time: 7 hrs one way from south to north Alert: Access via Northbank Road
Follow in the footsteps of old goldminers on the Wakamarina Track to cross the Richmond Range from the Wairau Valley to the Wakamarina Valley. Category: Tramping track ; Mountain biking - Advanced Completion Time: 7 hrs one way from south to north Alert: Access via Northbank Road
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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