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Here's a few useful links to help with planning your trip to Aotearoa New Zealand.
Boasting an IMBA Gold Status, Nelson Tasman serves up rides stretching from mountains to sea and featuring a range of diverse highlights.
West Coast
Cross Country
2-3 Days — 78.4 Km
This Great Walk is also a fantastic multi-day New Zealand mountain biking trail traversing the diverse, often surreal landscapes of Kahurangi National Park.
Nelson Tasman
Cross Country/Downhill
1-4 Hours — 40+ Km
This great little mountain bike park is nestled in the forest beside Kaiteriteri in Nelson, one of New Zealand’s most beautiful beach resorts.
Downhill
2-4 Hrs — 20 km
Starting in strange, limestone wonderland, this single-track classic winds through native forest from the top of Tākaka Hill down to Golden Bay.
Grade 3-4
1 Day (4-6 Hrs) — 43 Km
Starting from central Nelson - the Coppermine Trail will wow you with its amazing alpine landscape, epic views and flowing, super-fun downhill. This memorable one-day adventure is for fit mountain bikers.