Opouri Bridle Track
WalkMarlboroughOpen
- Grade
- Easy
- Walking time
- 1 hr
- Distance
- 3 km
- Route
- One way
- Biking time
- Under 4 hours
- Dogs
- DOC permit only
Getting there
We have not checked a road end or car park for this place yet, so we do not give driving directions to it. Check how to get there before you go. Some routes cross private land and need the landowner's permission.
How to get there, on doc.govt.nzYou can get to this track from the Tennyson Inlet Road off State Highway 6 just past Rai Valley.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 41.12866° S, 173.74230° E
About this place
Walk or mountain bike through native forest and farmland from Opouri Saddle down to Harvey Bay (Duncan Bay).
The route
This is a 3 km track through native forest and farmland from Opouri Saddle down to Harvey Bay (Duncan Bay). It is very steep and rocky in places and the streams are not bridged.
Mountain biking
You can mountain bike on Opouri Bridle Track - a fun downhill alternative to the road, however, most riders will find parts of the track unrideable.
Horse riding
This track is not suitable for horses. This track follows the path of a former bridle track however it is a lot steeper than usual bridle tracks and is no longer suitable for horses due to it being so steep, narrow and rocky.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Know before you go
Water safety
If you plan to enjoy the water, learn how to stay safe when swimming, boating and fishing .
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Nearby stops
Harvey Bay Campsite
Standard • Marlborough • 0.9 km
Harvey Bay Campsite is a large, flat, and sheltered area in Marlborough. It serves as a base for exploring Tennyson Inlet and the surrounding region by boat,…
Non-powered/tent sites • Water from tap - not treated, boil before use • Toilets - non-flush
Opouri Saddle
Marlborough • 1.5 km
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Nydia Campsite
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Nydia Campsite is a campsite situated in a sheltered, scenic bay in the Marlborough region. The location offers opportunities for walking, biking, and boating.
Non-powered/tent sites • Water from tap - not treated, boil before use • Toilets - non-flush
Matai Bay Hut
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Matai Bay Hut is a backcountry hut located in the Marlborough region of New Zealand. The provided records do not list specific facilities, capacity, or access…
Okiwi Bay Holiday Park
Marlborough • 7.5 km
Okiwi Bay Holiday Park is a campsite located in the Marlborough region. The provided records do not list specific facilities or amenities for this site.
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Sources
- DOC Tracks & Trails · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.
- DOC Tracks (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).