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3,495 ft
Distance
28 ft
Climb
-706 ft
Descent
00:05:38
Avg time
-678 ft
Altitude change
577 ft
Altitude min
1,257 ft
Altitude max
1,255 ft
Altitude start
577 ft
Altitude end
-53.448%
Grade max
15.786%
Grade min
193 ft
Distance climb
3,211 ft
Distance down
91 ft
Distance flat
00:05:38
Avg time
Matai Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaWaitarake/Sharlands
Nelson -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity30 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 35 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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SeasonAll Year
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
Short technical single track through native forest.
Access Info
You need a Tasman Pine Forest Access permit to ride this trail. They can be purchased from bike shops in Nelson for $10 (for a 2 week permit) or annual permits come as part of Nelson Mountain Bike Club membership (www.nelsonmtb.club).
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 17.7 km average
6 Months
- 4 rides
- 23.8 km avg distance
All
- 14 rides
- Last: Jul 1, 2026
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Directions to matai trailhead
(-41.252390, 173.338580)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Matai
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Where is Matai located?
Matai is located in Waitarake/Sharlands, Nelson, New Zealand. It is part of the Waitarake/Sharlands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.25239, 173.33858.
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How hard is Matai?
Matai is rated as Black Diamond difficulty.
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What is the elevation gain for Matai?
Matai has 8 m of elevation gain. The trail has 215 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 176 m to 383 m.
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Is Matai a point to point trail?
Yes, Matai is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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