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Thematic Trail · New Zealand
Brook Waimarama Sanctuary on 20 February 2021 at 9:49 AM
Difficulty
Distance 9.6 km
Duration 2:37 h
Ascent 1,015 m
Descent 938 m

Don’t be fooled, this is not a standard nature trail. It’s a proper hike with plenty of elevation, numerous stream crossings and narrow paths.

from Martin Bird,   Community
Mountain Bike · South Island
Dun Mountain Mountain Bike Trail
Difficulty difficult
Distance 29.6 km
Duration 5:11 h
Ascent 907 m
Descent 864 m

Amazing views on the entire trail. Grade 3 and 4. Technical experience needed coming down the hill.

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from Annette Eggers,   Community
Hiking Trail · South Island
Cable Bay Walkway
Difficulty easy
Distance 7.2 km
Duration 2:55 h
Ascent 481 m
Descent 522 m

Iconic local Nelson walk between The Glen and Cable Bay

from Simon Marling,   Community
Hiking Trail · South Island
Dun Mountain Trail
Difficulty moderate
Distance 24.6 km
Duration 9:21 h
Ascent 869 m
Descent 869 m

A gradual incline following the historic railway line up to Coppermine Saddle. Beautiful native bush most of the way then opens up to mountain ...

from Annette Eggers,   Community
Hiking Trail · South Island
Rocks Hut/Dun Mountain.
Map / Rocks Hut/Dun Mountain.
Difficulty moderate
Distance 17.4 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 1,082 m
Descent 348 m

This route to Rocks Hut also takes in a diversion to Dun Mountain (1129m), one of the highest hills in the Bryant Range.

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from Wilderness Magazine,   Wilderness Magazine
Mountain Bike · South Island
Firball Track (MTB)
Difficulty difficult
Distance 8.8 km
Duration 1:40 h
Ascent 337 m
Descent 337 m

A tough ride up to the top but the views are breath taking and then the ride down is mint! Its fast and interesting... really enjoyed this track!

from Annette Eggers,   Community
Hiking Trail · South Island
Cable Bay Tramp
Difficulty moderate
Distance 8.1 km
Duration 2:55 h
Ascent 450 m
Descent 448 m

Superb hike through coastal valley and over hill. Perfect adventure one way (if you have two cars) or double it up and do it two ways.

from Angrybear Clinton,   Community
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