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 Flooding Events - Update Wednesday 6 August.

Post Weather Event - Great Taste Trail Update - see trail map

✅Sections Open:

Nelson - Richmond - Brightwater
Brightwater to Wakefield (last section before Wakefield has a detour in place)
Sanderman Reserve (Richmond) to Lansdowne Road.
DETOUR in place from Lansdowne Road - turn right onto SH60 to Appleby Reserve then follow the stop bank back to the trail. Please Take care on SH60!
From Rabbit Island to Mapua (Ferry link on weekends) - mind the puddles after rain!
Mapua & Motueka through to Riwaka and the Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park (some silt patches still remain on the trail near after the Riwaka Bridge & will be soft and muddy after rain.
Woodstock via the Baton Valley through to Tapawera and Kohatu Junction
For Motueka Westbank to Riwaka on road sections check current road closures on TDC website

⚠️ Priority Repair Work Underway -weather permitting:

** Brightwater to Wakefield

** Richmond (Lower Queen Street) to Rabbit Island (via Kidson Bridge). Working in consultation with Landowner, TDC & Contractor.

Heavy machinery will be in use – please respect closures and signage.

Sections CLOSED Until Further Notice:

Lower Queen Street to Rabbit Island
Higgins Road (Wakefield) to Kohatu
Woodstock Bridge to Pokororo on Westbank Road.
Pokororo to Ngatimoti off-road section

Thanks for your patience and support while we monitor conditions and keep working to restore trail access.