The trail (walkers and cyclists) has blue route markers: interpretive signs are located along the way and offers panoramic coastal and mountain views over Tasman Bay, Waimea Estuary and the Western Ranges, with many stops for fine food and relaxation.
OSM map layer · LineString
-41.29, 172.99 · rel 11589483
-41.29, 172.99 · rel 11589483
Great Taste Trail (walking)
196,0 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Tasman District · -41.29°N ·
172.99°E
196,0km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
24
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
1× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 16 points along the route
What will you encounter?
3× ruins
7× monument
2× Attraction
2× summit
1× viewpoint
1× Windmill
Fort Arthur
ruins ·
44 m off route
0,0 km
0%
The Seafarer's Memorial
monument ·
44 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Te Punawai Pā
ruins ·
52 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Ernest Rutherford Memorial, Brightwater
monument ·
65 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Super Yacht Berth
Attraction ·
86 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Nelson South African War memorial tablet
monument ·
87 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Matangiawhea
ruins ·
95 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Pikimai / Church Hill
summit ·
127 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Aviation Memorial Plaque
monument ·
161 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Paddy's Knob
viewpoint ·
249 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Tasman Rugby
Attraction ·
427 m off route
0,0 km
0%
World War Memorial
monument ·
118 m off route
76,4 km
39%
Moutere Hills Great War Memorial Gate
monument ·
124 m off route
76,4 km
39%
Motueka Trooper memorial
monument ·
on the route
196,0 km
100%
Belgrove Railway Windmill
Windmill ·
71 m off route
196,0 km
100%
Sugar Loaf
summit ·
372 m off route
196,0 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Great Taste Trail (walking) is 196.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, Great Taste Trail (walking) takes approximately 48h 46min to complete.
No, Great Taste Trail (walking) is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Great Taste Trail (walking) starts near coordinates -41.4083, 173.0456.
Great Taste Trail (walking) is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.