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Trail Notices and Grades

We use the standard grading system for the New Zealand Cycle Trail to communication what level of fitness/ skill is needed to ride each trail.

Dogs are not allowed on several sections of the Tasman's Great Taste Trail, including Spooners Tunnel and Rabbit Island. Read Tasman District Council's bylaw on dogs and other animals on Tasman's Great Taste Trail here.

Trail Grades and Safety

Our trails have been graded according to the trail grade standards set out by NZ Cycle Trails. You can read them here.

We recommend riders are fit and well prepared and we encourage you to know your limits and choose a trail that's suitable for all the riders in your group. Also be aware that there are areas on the trails where there is no cellphone reception. You may want to carry a Personal Locator Beacon in these areas. Check network coverage here.

We recommend you check the weather before starting the trail. Check it here.

Weather Event - 27 / 28 June

 Great Taste Trail Update – Post Weather Event - Monday 30 June 5:00pm 

Our trail manager and contractors are working hard to assess and repair damage across the Great Taste Trail. With more wet weather expected this Thursday, major resurfacing will be delayed until conditions improve.

 ✅Sections Inspected and Open:

  1. Nelson to Richmond

  2. Richmond to Brightwater

  3. Richmond to Lower Queen Street

❌ Sections Closed Until Further Notice:

  1. Lower Queen Street to Rabbit Island

  2. Higgins Road (Wakefield) to Kohatu

  3. Woodstock to Ngatimoti

  4. Riwaka to Kaiteriteri (road open but trail closed)

⚠️Sections Not Inspected:

  1. Kohatu to Tapawera

  2. Baton Valley to Woodstock (road open)

  3. Motueka to Mapua

⚠️ Please note: The section from Lower Queen Street to Rabbit Island remains closed, and we have heavy machinery and trucks operating in the area. Kidson Bridge is also being checked for safety. For everyone’s wellbeing, please stay away from closed sections of the trail.    We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to restore the trail. We'll keep you updated as the situation evolves.