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… | |
Nelson City Reserve Closures | |
| Track Closures | |
| Fire Risk | |
The following reserves will be closed until further notice: – Grampians Reserve | |
 | 31 January 2020 |
| Track Closures | |
| Fire Risk | |
With continued hot dry weather, and after seeking advice from Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Tasman District Council has closed access to forestry plantation areas at Kingsland Forest, Moturoa Rabbit Island, Rough Island and Tunnicliff Forest. Read more… | |
 | 29 January 2020 |
| Mt Arthur Hut | |
| No water at hut | |
There is no water available at Mt Arthur Hut. Alternative sources can be found at Flora carpark or Whisky creek. First published on 20 January 2020. | |
| | 29 January 2020 |
| Mt Richmond and Motueka River areas | |
| Wilding conifer control | |
DOC will work on wilding conifer control by helicopter from 25 January – 9 February 2020. The park is open as usual, but visitors must not enter areas where the helicopter is operating. Areas for treatment are between Sandy Creek and Blue Road at the northern end of Beebys Ridge. See our map for these locations: Map of wilding conifer spray locations We’ll use a metsulphuron-methyl based herbicide on individual trees, applied with low-pressure. It’s unlikely anyone on the ground would be in contact with the herbicide, which will be safe once dry. | |
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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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