Gouland Downs, Heaphy Track, Kahurangi National Park
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Nelson Trails provides maps and descriptions of tracks and trails around the Nelson-Tasman Region of New Zealand. Whether you’re into walking, trail running, mountain biking, or just exploring, the aim of Nelson Trails is to provide you with detailed information and local knowledge to help you get out and enjoy the region’s outdoors. Check back regularly to see newly-added tracks!
| Length | 8-13 km (several options) |
| Time Required | 2-5 hr |
| Uses | Walking, trail running and MTB |
| Champion Mine Circuit takes in the historic Champion Smelter, and Champion and United copper mines. The circuit provides insight to the history of Nelson’s short-lived copper industry that began in the late 1800s, and also traverses the fascinating Dun Mountain Mineral Belt. Read more… | |
 | 28 April 2020 |
| COVID-19 response Level 3 | |
| Tracks and facilties | |
New Zealand is at COVID-19 Alert Level 3. Our huts and campgrounds remain closed but you can visit local conservation areas for short walks if you keep 2 metres away from anybody not in your bubble. You are still encouraged to spend time in nature. Local conservation areas and tracks may be used providing: – It’s for low-risk activities
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| | 28 April 2020 |
| Pupu Hydro Walkway | |
| Track damage | |
There is damage on the lower sections of the track that climb up to the water race – take care. | |
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Nelson Trails provides maps and descriptions of tracks and trails around the Nelson-Tasman Region of New Zealand.
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Champion Mine Circuit | Roding Water Reserve
Champion Mine Circuit takes in the historic Champion Smelter, and Champion and United copper mines. The circuit provides insight to the history of Nelson’s short-lived copper industry that began in the late 1800s, and also traverses the fascinating Dun Mountain Mineral Belt.
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