Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023

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Havelock to Picton Link Pathway

Blenheim, Marlborough

Submitted by Ben Wallbank

Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023

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Grunt Factor: 35 ?

Gnarl Factor: 20 ?

35.0km

Length of run

750m

Total Ascent

750m

Total Descent

160m

Highest point

Driving Time

Driving Distance

Directions to start

Havelock to Picton Link Pathway, Marlborough

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Type of Run

Front country - easily accessible

Point to Point (one way)

Undulating, some big hills

Native bush

Beach

Coastal

Run Makeup

20%

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30%

Sealed Road

Easy Single Track

Moderate Single Track

Average Uphill Gradient: +4.5%

Average Downhill Gradient: -5.3%

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Estimated Times to Run

5:00

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4:00

Moderate

3:00

Fast

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Guide

Starting from Havelock the track zig-zags at a very runnable grade into the bush. You will be spoilt for views of the various bays along the way to Picton (or Havelock if doing it reverse). The track is well signposted and has a couple of km section of road (they're working on finding more trail routes) towards the Havelock end where you go past Linkwater.

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Transport and parking:

No designated parking bays, but free parking in Havelock (200m away) or on teh roadside by the trail start.

Distance from Blenheim:

42 km

Driving time from Blenheim:

34 minutes

Dog friendly:

Unknown

Landowner permission required:

Navigation Rating:

Easy.

Navigation Tips:

One point.
When you exit Ngakuta Bay onto the road, don't go up it - the sign is a little ambigious here. Instead you should be crossing the road and heading back into the bush.

Cellphone Coverage:

Patchy.

Suggested Gear List:

Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map

Availability of Water:

Water is available at a few places along the way in the bays/DOC campsites that you pass through. Also toilets ;)

Seasonality Issues:

Open all year.

Hazards:

Road - be safe!

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