Paddling routes & distances

Zoe holdinh waka on the Boulder Bank in Nelson

Here are some common routes in and around Nelson Haven and Tasman Bay. The distances are approximate as there are always some changes in route for weather, current and wind. The distances are for the whole route (there and back). If you have mapped routes and distances that aren’t listed can you please let us know.

Marina to Shag Tree
6.5km

Route map marina around haulashore island

Marina & around Haulashore
7.5km

route map - Nelson Marina up river to river kitchen

Marina up River to Bridge
5.8km

Marina to Red Pole
7 km

Marina to 2nd Buoy
10.75km

Marina 2nd buoy & Haulashore
12.5km

Route Map Marina, Cardinal Marker, Schnappers Point

Maina, Cardinal, Schnapper Point
25km

Marina Cardinal Marker Beach Buoy
16km

Marina around Oyster Island
15.25km

Around Rabbit Island
20.75km

Around Pepin Island
12.50km

Marina Rabbit Island return
20km

Route map - Tahunanui Beach round Rabbit Island

Tahunanui Beach round Rabbit Island
30.35km

Marina to Cable Bay Return
44km

Kaiteretere to Nelson Marina
36km

Father and son in OC2 waka at Kateriteri

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