One of NZ’s most memorable one-day adventures, this Great Ride follows the long-gone Dun Mountain Railway.

Single day trails

Coppermine Trail, Nelson City

Discover Nelson Tasman’s best single-day biking trails

A full day gives you the time to lean into some tracks with big personalities. From the Coppermine’s scenic alpine climb to Remeka’s knotty and bush-covered traverse and swooping downhill to Involutions' second-longest continuous downhill in the country, you’ll love these trails at the end of the day.

Plan your ride

Coppermine Trail - NZ Great Ride

It is one of New Zealand's most memorable one-day adventures for fit mountain bikers. It follows the path of New Zealand’s first railway route, making it one of the country’s most accessible alpine rides.

Silver Partner

Historic Kill Devil Track

A rugged Golden Bay classic for experienced mountain bikers, the Historic Kill Devil Track serves up a serious climb, technical riding and big views across the Lockett Range.

Pikikirunga Trail

This scenic Grade 3 flow trail winds through native bush, offering a fast and playful ride with sweeping views across Golden Bay and the surrounding ranges.

Rameka Track

The Rameka Track is located in the Canaan Downs Scenic Reserve on the Takaka Hill, and heads down into the Takaka township.

Ride for the day at these mountain bike parks

Joe follows Katy off a rock drop at Gamble, way up in the clouds at Cable Bay Adventure Park.

Cable Bay Adventure Park MTB

Cable Bay Adventure Park has everything you need for an epic ride, with well-built trails that wind through native bush and plenty of ways to keep the good times rolling.

Gold Partner

Kaiteriteri MTB Park

Situated in the hills that backdrop the stunning Kaiteriteri Beach and offering epic views over the Abel Tasman National Park, the Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park is the place to find a network of trails that are just as spectacularly diverse as the views.

Gold Partner

Silvan Forest MTB Park

Brimming with a variety of exciting trails, including well-graded single-track climbing paths, and exhilarating long downhill runs, Silvan Forest MTB Park is quickly becoming one of Nelson's favourite riding areas.