Mountain Biking Trails

There are numerous mountain biking options for all abilities across the Tasman District.

The Top of the South Maps website shows  mountain biking trails in the Tasman/ Nelson region. Mountain bike trails are shown in red, general cycling trails are shown in orange.

The Bike Tasman publication includes mountain bike rides aimed towards beginners and intermediates. The Bike Tasman booklet is available for $5.00 from the Tasman District Council Offices, Tasman District Public Libraries and bookshops. The booklet has information and maps for 30 suggested biking tracks across the district.

Make sure your bike is suitable for off-road conditions and follow the Mountain bike code.

Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park

The Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park is being developed on 180 hectares of land bordering the holiday beach settlement of Kaiteriteri. The park is supported by Tasman District Council and managed by the Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park Incorporated Society.

The Mountain Bikers' Code

  1. Ride mountain bike and multi-use tracks only. If riding in forest or private land ask permission from land owners before heading out.
  2. Respect other users; always give way to walkers.
  3. Leave no trace, never skid or drop rubbish.
  4. Keep your bicycle under control.
  5. Never spook animals and leave gates as you find them.

Further Information

Local Bike shops, the Nelson Mountain Bike Club and the Tracks.org.nz website have further information for more advanced rides.

For further information about mountain bike trails in Tasman contact Mike Tasman-Jones - Community and Recreation Advisor, Tasman District Council