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Trail Notices and Grades

We use the standard grading system for the New Zealand Cycle Trail to communication what level of fitness/ skill is needed to ride each trail.

Dogs are not allowed on several sections of the Tasman's Great Taste Trail, including Spooners Tunnel and Rabbit Island. Read Tasman District Council's bylaw on dogs and other animals on Tasman's Great Taste Trail here.

Great Taste Trail - Advisory re Duck Shooting Season

Duck Shooting Opening weekend is 4-5 May.  The Great Taste Trail is closed from between Ravensdown / Queen Street and Neiman Creek (Lansdowne Road) for the following times:
-Midnight - 10am , 4 May
-4pm - midnight , 4 May
The trail is open for the remaining times, but be aware that duck shooting may be taking place any time between 4 May and 28 July. If you wish to avoid this area, you will need to ride on Lower Queen Street between Ravensdown and Lansdowne Road.