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Trails in Nelson - 15

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22.2 mi 35.7 km #1Dun Mountain Trail
Difficult Difficult
Nelson, NZ
Difficult Difficult
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63.3 mi 101.9 km #2Te Araroa: Richmond Alpine Track
Difficult Difficult
Nelson, NZ
Difficult Difficult
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3.9 mi 6.3 km #3Barnicoat Road
Intermediate Intermediate
Richmond, NZ
Intermediate Intermediate
Richmond, NZ 1 
26.4 mi 42.5 km #4Te Araroa: Pelorus River Track
Difficult Difficult
Nelson, NZ
Difficult Difficult
Nelson, NZ 1 
3.5 mi 5.6 km #5Fringed Hill Road
Intermediate Intermediate
Nelson, NZ
Intermediate Intermediate
Nelson, NZ 1 
1.2 mi 1.9 km #6Lookout Road
Intermediate Intermediate
Richmond, NZ
Intermediate Intermediate
Richmond, NZ 1 
2.8 mi 4.5 km #7Glider Road
Intermediate Intermediate
Richmond, NZ
Intermediate Intermediate
Richmond, NZ 1 

Photos of Nelson - 10

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Abel Tasman Coastal Hike
Jan 26, 2017 near Port Mo…, NZ
Starting off on Abel Tasman Track, enjoy this sturdy bridge and awesome views.
May 14, 2017 near Port Mo…, NZ
A waterfall cascades along the Abel Tasman Track.
May 14, 2017 near Port Mo…, NZ
Coquille Bay and Fisherman Island can both be seen from the Abel Tasman Track.
May 14, 2017 near Port Mo…, NZ
The turquoise waters of Coquille Bay shine from the Abel Tasman Track.
May 14, 2017 near Port Mo…, NZ
Tinline Bay along the Abel Tasman Coast Track
Feb 20, 2018 near Port Mo…, NZ
Couple exploring shallow Porters Beach beyond the Abel Tasman Coast Track
Feb 20, 2018 near Port Mo…, NZ
The magical colors of Abel Tasman at Porters Beach
Feb 20, 2018 near Port Mo…, NZ
Browning Hut
Nov 16, 2018 near Nelson, NZ
The Alpine Route in Mt Richmond Forest Park is considered by many to be the toughest part of the Te Araroa trail. It makes up just one section of the larger Richmond Ranges section from Pelorus Bridge to St Arnaud,.
Jan 18, 2022 near Richmond, NZ

Nelson Hiking

  • 128 Miles 206 Kilometers of Trail
  • 0 Recommended Routes
  • 0 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 11 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 4 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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