Views from Rainbow Road.
Image: George Moon | Creative Commons

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Introduction

The Rainbow Road is remarkable for the landscape’s transition from wide tussock lands and screes along the Clarence River to craggy, beech‑covered mountains in the Wairau catchment.

112 km

Mountain biking

Advanced: Grade 4

Other activities

  • Four wheel driving

Seasonal restrictions

At all times

You must complete the access form. These are available at the time of gaining access (in season) and/or keys (off season). To complete the form beforehand, see the Rainbow Station website.

The road can close without warning.

For the latest road status check the Rainbow Station website.

Contacts

Nelson Lakes National Park Visitor Centre
Phone +64 3 521 1806
Email nelsonlakesvc@doc.govt.nz
Address View Road
St Arnaud 7072
Hours Visitor centre hours and services
Whakatū/Nelson Visitor Centre
Phone +64 3 546 9339
Email nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz
Address Millers Acre/Taha o te Awa
1/37 Halifax Street
Nelson 7010
Hours Visitor centre hours and services




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