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 Monday 1 September.
Post Weather Event - Great Taste Trail Update - see trail map
✅Sections Open:
- Nelson - Richmond - Brightwater - Wakefield
- Nelson - Rabbit Island via Kidson Bridge over Waimea River
- Note detour in place on Lower Queen St approach to Kidson bridge - ⚠️please dismount for this 400m section as it is rough. see image
- Rabbit Island to Mapua (Ferry link on weekends)
- Mapua - Motueka - Riwaka - Kaiteriteri - via Easy Rider!
- Woodstock via the Baton Valley through to Tapawera and Kohatu Junction.
- Motueka Valley Westbank Pennisula Bridge to Riwaka on road sections check current road closures on TDC website
Sections CLOSED:
- Lower Queen Street stop bank only - see above re-detour in place.
- Wakefield to Kohatu
- Woodstock Bridge to Pokororo on Westbank Road - detour via Motueka Valley Highway
- Pokororo to Ngatimoti off-road section - detour via Motueka Valley Highway
Weather Flooding Events - Update Monday 1 September.
