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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 Flooding Events - Update Friday 18th July 6:00pm

 Great Taste Trail Update – Post Weather Event - Friday 18 July 6:00pm 

 ✅Sections Open:

  1. Nelson - Richmond  -  Brightwater
  2. Sanderman Reserve to Lansdowne - (we have now cleared the tree fall by Nelson Pine Industries)
  3. Rabbit Island is now open - but there are still areas of surface flooding - so mind the puddles!
  4. Mapua & Motueka through to Riwaka
  5. Tapawera to Kohatu Junction 

Support local businesses where you can - lots of good cafes on route:  Mapua / Motueka / Riwaka & Kohatu - all have great places to recharge and refuel.

 ❌ All other sections closed until further notice

Please keep off the trail where there are closed signs, and even on open sections take care re puddles, rough surfaces and potholes.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through this process.

Nelson Tasman Cycle Trails Trust