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NZ Walking Routes > Nelson > Nelson City > Murphy Street Tracks
Murphy Street Tracks
- Location
Start at Victory Square, on the corner of Toi Toi and St Vincent streets.
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- Description
Cross Toi Toi Street to walk up the last flat section of St Vincent Street to where the Railway Reserve begins, at Victory School. This takes you past the back of properties – some with enviable vegie gardens.
At Nelson Intermediate School, turn right up the concrete path – this is the Matipo Terrace Track. Glance back for a view down St Vincent Street to Nelson Haven. At the top of the track, head straight across Jenner Road, down what looks like a right of way, to the steps which lead into the zigzag downhill to Murphy Street.
Cross Murphy Street, and take the less formed grass track veering around uphill to the right. Walk along the hillside through the eucalypts, ignoring tracks on the right which lead to Orsman Crescent. You are heading to the playground and can choose a couple of options in getting there.
From the playground turn left down Murphy Street, past the block of flats which was once the old Baptist church. Take a right turn into Emano Street and carry on back to Victory Square.
- Duration
- 0.45 hours
- Amenities
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- Historical
- Plant Life
- Playground
- Source
- www.nelsoncitycouncil.co.nz
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