Walk Details
NZ Walking Routes > Nelson > Golden Bay > Inland Walk
Inland Walk
- Location
The Inland Track has road access at several points:
Marahau, the southern gateway, is 67 km from Nelson.
To reach the northern end or Pigeon Saddle (on the Totaranui Road), follow State Highway 60 over Takaka Hill to Takaka (107 km from Nelson). Turn right upon entering Takaka; from there it is 23 km to Wainui car park, 24 km to Pigeon Saddle and 32 km to Totaranui. The last 12 km to Totaranui is narrow and winding — care is required.
- Description
The 37.5 km Inland Track links Marahau to Wainui Bay via Pigeon Saddle on the Takaka –Totaranui Road. The tramp takes three days and passes through a range of regenerating and undisturbed forest types between sea level and the roof of the park, Evans Ridge. Occasional granite outcrops offer good views while the Moa Park moor-lands and unusual Canaan landscape provides an interesting interlude.
The track is classified as a tramping track. There are two huts and two shelters on the track. The track can be linked with the Abel Tasman Coast Track or water taxi to make a varied round trip. If you choose to stay at any of the huts or campsites on the Abel Tasman Coast Track, Great Walk you must make a hut or campsite booking.
Visit www.doc.govt.nz for full details on this tramp.
- Distance
- 37.5 km
- Level
- Hard
- Amenities
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- Birds
- Carpark
- Historical
- Huts
- Lookouts
- Plant Life
- Tramping
- Source
- www.doc.govt.nz
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