Mountain Bike Trails in Nelson Tasman

Abel Tasman Coast Track

Enjoy the mild climate, golden beaches and lush coastal native bush on the Abel Tasman Coast Track.

Alpine Route

This challenging trip above the bushline in Mt Richmond Forest Park offers outstanding views over the Waimea Plains and the Inland Kaikoura Ranges. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.

Anatoki and Historic Kill Devil Pack Tracks

Explore beautiful beech forest, dramatic gorge scenery and rock debris dam at Lake Stanley. Trampers can also enjoy a historic hut experience in restored character huts from 1930s gold mining days.

Angelus Hut tracks and routes

Angelus Hut at 1,650 metres, sits on the shores of Lake Angelus surrounded by spectacular mountain views. From May to October in most years, the lake is frozen, snow blankets all four routes, and you may have to dig your way to the hut.

Angelus Hut via Mt Cedric Track/Route

Continue from Sabine Hut to Angelus Hut on a very steep route.

Angelus Hut via Pinchgut Track and Robert Ridge Route

The most popular route to Angelus Hut in fine weather.

Angelus Hut via Speargrass Track and Speargrass Creek Route

This route is often used to exit Rotomaninitua/Lake Angelus in bad weather. There are unbridged stream crossings, and muddy sections.

Angelus Hut via Travers and Cascade Track/Route

Continue on from Lakehead or Coldwater Hut to Cascade Track, and on to Angelus Hut following the Hukere Stream.

Aorere Goldfields Track

Aorere Goldfields Track is a 3-hour loop, which gives you access to explore some of the more accessible gold-mining remnants.

Asbestos Track

Walk to an historic cottage (built 1897) that was home to a reclusive couple for nearly 40 years.

Braeburn Walk

Walk to a mossy waterfall through diverse beech and podocarp forest near Lake Rotoroa.

Cable Bay Walkway

Enjoy the coastal views on this walkway between Rotokura/Cable Bay and The Glen, near Nelson. Boating, sea kayaking, and snorkeling are all possible.

Chummies Track

Chummies Track is a steep climb up to John Reid Hut. It fords the Wangapeka River which is impassable if running high.

Cloustons Mine Track

Walk this track as part of a day walk circuit from Flora car park.

Cobb Ridge Route

Enjoy views of Cobb Reservoir from this track that runs along the ridge above.

Cobb Valley Track

Walk up the valley beside the Cobb River to Fenella Hut. There are several huts along the way and plenty of options for swimming, picnicking and fishing.

Douglas Range

The route links the Aorere and Cobb valleys in Golden Bay. It is unmarked and suitable for trampers with a high degree of fitness and off-track experience.

Ellis Basin Route

Enjoy extensive views of the Ellis Basin and the surrounding mountains on this track to Ellis Hut.

Eves Valley Walk

This walking track leads through a rare area of lowland valley floor forest.

Farewell Spit Walk

Walk around the base of Farewell Spit, New Zealand’s longest sand spit.