Best Mountain Bike Trails in Nelson Tasman

Nelson-Tasman is the mountain bike mecca of New Zealand, achieving gold-level Ride Center status from the International Mountain Bicycling Association. The region boasts world-class trail networks including Wairoa Gorge Mountain Bike Park with over 70km of hand-built trails through native and beech forest, plus accessible options like Sharlands near central Nelson. Iconic routes include the Heaphy Track (47 miles of stunning terrain), Dun Mountain Trail following historic railway routes, and Tasman's Great Taste Trail featuring grades 1-3 suitable for families. With trails in Kahurangi and Abel Tasman National Parks, Nelson offers exceptional riding for all abilities.