Mariekura
An out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.8 miles round trip) in Nelson, New Zealand.
- 0.4 mi
- round trip
- 410 ft
- climb
- 633 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Mariekura is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.8 miles round trip) in Nelson, New Zealand. It runs between about 220 ft and 630 ft above sea level, with roughly 0 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Rai Valley, about 8.1 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Blue Hill, Horoirangi / Drumduan and Sentinel Hill. For camping, Cable Bay Holiday Park is 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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Conditions and forecast
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