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Maitai Esplanade Reserve – Queens Gardens loop from Grove Station

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Nelson

Maitai Esplanade Reserve – Queens Gardens loop from Grove Station

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Maitai Esplanade Reserve – Queens Gardens loop from Grove Station

04:06

14.8km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.37 km

Chinese Pavilion in Huangshi Chinese Garden

Highlight • Monument

The Chinese Garden is adjacent to the Queens Garden

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1.76 km

Maitai Esplanade Reserve

Highlight • Natural

2.99 km

Signpost to Centre of New Zealand

Highlight • Monument

4.18 km

Maitai River

Highlight • River

In some areas it's possible to swim

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13.3 km

Queens Gardens

Highlight • Structure

Great little park with several seats. Great bridges and beautiful flower beds. In the center is a small fountain.

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13.4 km

Albion Square Historic Reserve

Highlight • Historical Site

Albion Square was the seat of the Nelson Region Provincial Government from the late 1850s to the 1870s. All civic affairs were decided here.

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14.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

1.28 km

521 m

406 m

Surfaces

5.05 km

4.32 km

2.74 km

1.80 km

822 m

Elevation

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Maitai Esplanade Reserve – Queens Gardens loop from Grove Station

Chinese Pavilion in Huangshi Chinese Garden

Maitai Esplanade Reserve

Signpost to Centre of New Zealand

Maitai River

Queens Gardens

Albion Square Historic Reserve

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