Trail Closures

COPPERMINE TRAIL

If you have ridden the Coppermine Trail recently you will have noticed the improvements to the downhill section between Coppermine Saddle and Maitai South Branch. Work is ongoing and expected to be complete before the end of the year.

To complete this work, this section of trail will be closed during working hours (9am to 5:30pm) from Monday 18th November to Friday 20th December due to the presence of naturally occurring asbestos in the Serpentine rock found in this area. Experts have advised that this is not a health risk once the work is completed however precautions must be taken to protect workers and the public while dust is being generated from crushing this rock.
The Coppermine Trail will remain open from Brook Street to the Coppermine Saddle and the full loop will be open during the weekend. Walkers can also still access the Maitai Caves from Maitai Valley Road.

 

TASMAN'S GREAT TASTE TRAIL

A short section of Tasman’s Great Taste Trail in Norris Gully will be closed from 11th November for up to three weeks for forestry operations.

There will be a detour onto the road for a short section where there will be traffic management in place during logging, so please follow instructions of signs and workers.  The closed section is approximately 1km long between Norris Gully Reserve and North Road.

 

Caution

There will also be some bunding roadworks taking place adjacent to Tasman's Great Taste Trail on the Riwaka-Kaiteriteri Road between November 12th-18th. Please take care and follow the instructions of workers and signs during this time.

Riding the Great Taste Trail

Experience Nelson Tasman’s extraordinary towns, orchards, farms and vineyards, sparkling coastlines, rivers and hill valleys.
Enjoy spectacular views, sample local food, wine or brews, spot wading and sea birds, and meet friendly locals.

Experience Tasman's Great Taste Trail

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The 43km Coppermine Trail is one of New Zealand's Great Rides, and one of the most accessible back country alpine cycle trails in the country.

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