Walking & Cycling

Nydia Track

The nydia track is a lovely 2 day trek, with accomodation options from the ECO LODGE to Doc campsites, & huts. All located within Nydia bay.

 

A linkage of two old bridle path has created this 27km trail, which crosses Kaiuma & Nydia saddle, giving unique views either side of nydia bay & out to the wider sounds. The surrounding varies from untouched forest, to regenerating native bush, boasting Rimu, Nikau, & beech trees, all surround by the abundant ferns & flora of New Zealand bush.

 

Good footwear required as there are some rocky area & streams to be crossed, care should be take if crossing after rain, the stream levels can rise.

 

Bird watchers will enjoy Nydia, with wood pigeons, Tui & bell birds to be seen, & fantails & robins commonly flit about monitoring your progress. Along the waters edge of the bay, herons stalk their prey & out deeper the shags & gannets feast. There is even a resident eel, in one of the streams, keen to share your lunch, or just watch you pass..

 

Bikes are welcome on the track, usually best from the north to south, the track is considered technical, but highly recommended, Bikes can start from duncan bay, or from the opouri saddle to give an extended downhill run to Duncan bay.

 

The nydia track is a two day walk, based on approx 4.5 hours each day.

Bluemoon Shuttle runs a drop off or pick up service to Duncan bay.
Available Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday                                                                                           
Leaves Havelock @ 1:00pm
Leaves Duncan Bay @ 2:30pm

Wakamarina track

The Wakamarina track is a full day cycle track. Bluemoon Shuttle runs 2 options for this track.
1: Drop off @ the start of the track & pick up @ Wakamarina pub.
2. Leaving your car at the pub, we will pick you up from there & take you to the track start, to return to your car at your leisure.                     

Queen Charlotte track

The Queen Charlotte track is one of New Zealands most beautiful Walk/cycle tracks. It can be walked in 3-6 days depending on your desired pace.
You can also walk only the parts of the track you wish, so if your time is limited you can still enjoy your choice of the track.

Bluemoon  Shuttle runs a pick up/drop off service my request

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