Marlborough · Hiking

Cowshed Bay track

An out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.7 miles round trip) in Marlborough, New Zealand.

0.3 mi
round trip
341 ft
climb
339 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Cowshed Bay track is an out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.7 miles round trip) in Marlborough, New Zealand, inside Portage Bay Recreation Reserve. It runs between about 100 ft and 340 ft above sea level, with roughly 290 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Ngākuta Bay, about 6.1 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Fern Dale and Te Mahia. For camping, Cowshed Bay Campsite and Picnic Bay Campsite are within about 6 miles. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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