Picton Ferry to Nelson – Tour Aotearoa
A cycling route starting in Picton, Marlborough, New Zealand.
Overview
About this route
Roll off the Picton ferry and head west along the Sounds. Link Pathway/Queen Charlotte Drive gives big views and a few punchy pinches to Havelock and Pelorus Bridge. From there the Maungatapu Track dishes up the real grunt: rough gravel, steep climbs, and a wild backcountry feel, before a fast drop toward Nelson. Finish in sunny Nelson for coffee, beaches, and craft beer. Mostly sealed and gravel mix; expect a big day with plenty of climbing and epic scenery.
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- Duration
- 98.4 km
- Distance
- 4,314 m
- Ascent
- 4,288 m
- Descent
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- Avg. speed
- 761 m
- Max. altitude
Route quality
Waytypes & surfaces along the route
Waytypes
Road
35.2 km
(36 %)
Quiet road
23.2 km
(24 %)
Surfaces
Paved
66.8 km
(68 %)
Unpaved
27.3 km
(28 %)
Paved (undefined)
57.7 km
(59 %)
Gravel
20.6 km
(21 %)
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