Mountain biking Nelson - Dun Mountain

Here's your chance to ride a piece of our history. The Dun Mountain Walkway was New Zealand's first railway line, opening in 1862 it was used to access copper and chromite mines east of Nelson.

The rail tracks have all gone now and in its place is a popular walkway which winds itself through pine and beech forest providing some great views of the city along the way. Third house is a great spot to have lunch in the sun while enjoying the views.

RIDE OVERVIEW

Track Access (Yellow) - Short steep section from Brook Street Carpark, good start for the energetic or an exhilarating way to finish!

Dun Walkway (Red) - Aproximately 6kms from Tantragee Saddle to Third House, the walkway is mainly single track surrounded by pine and beech forest. This track slowly winds it's way up to Third House with a narrow bridge and small stream adding to the fun.

Fringe Firebreak (Teal) - Don't bother trying to go up it, but a great way to head down from the picnic table to Brook Street.

Firebreak Track (Purple) - A sidetrack off the Fringe Hill Firebreak, this is great twisting single track heading back down to Brook Street. Note: This track is on Private Property, please ask permission if someone is present.

4WD Track (Cyan) - Descending from Fringe Hill this is a great fast track with water races for those who want speed with some air, be careful though, those water races have claimed more than there fair share of collar bones!