Run New Zealand's finest coastal National Park with a touch of luxurty at beachfront lodges. Lace up and enjoy!
Start with a scenic drive then run through lush groves and along golden beaches from Wainui to Totaranui. Continue through native forests to Awaroa Inlet, ending at Meadowbank Homestead.
Approximate times and distances
Scenic drive to Wainui – 2 hours from Nelson, or 1 hour 20 mins from Motueka
Run Wainui to Tōtaranui - 15.5kms (10 miles); maximum elevation 200m/650ft
Run Tōtaranui to Awaroa – 9km (5.5 miles) including tidal crossing; maximum elevation 100m/340ft
Accommodation: Meadowbank Homestead at Awaroa
Meals included: Dinner
Trip details
Pick up in Nelson: from 6am
Pick in Motueka: from 7am
If you are self-driving please meet at our office by 7.30am
Run through native forest and beaches, with options for boat transfers. Enjoy different sections, with the longest stretch reaching Torrent Bay Lodge.
Approximate distances
Run in 3 sections
1. Awaroa to Onetahuti and Tonga Quarry –8km (5 miles); maximum elevation 85m (280ft)
2. Tonga Quarry to Bark Bay (Medlands Beach) – 5km (3 miles); maximum elevation 120m (400ft)
3. Bark Bay to Torrent Bay – 7km (4.4 miles); maximum elevation 105m (340ft)
If you want more running, your hosts will have details and maps for trails around the Torrent Bay inlet
Accommodation: Torrent Bay Lodge
Meals included: breakfast, morning & afternoon tea, lunch, dinner
Run the coastal track with stunning views or take on the more challenging inland route. Finish the day with a scenic drive back to Motueka or Nelson.
Approximate distances
Main coastal track: 13– 6km (8–10 miles); maximum elevation 110m (360ft)
Inland Track via Holyoake Clearing: 25 kms (15 miles); elevation 590m (1,900ft)
Scenic drive from Kaiteriteri – 20 mins to Motueka or 1 hour to Nelson
Meals included: breakfast & lunch
4pm: Arrive Motueka
5.30–6pm: Arrive Nelson.
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