Whale Trail (New Zealand)

This article is about the long-distance trail. For the video game, see Whale Trail.

Whale Trail
Wairau River Bridge – clip-on for walking and cycling
Length200 km (120 mi)
LocationKaikōura, Marlborough districts, New Zealand
TrailheadsPicton, Kaikōura
UseWalking
Cycling
Horse riding
SeasonYear round
Sightscoastal scenery, rural scenery, railway viaducts
Websitethewhaletrail.nz
Trail map
Interactive map of the Whale Trail

The Whale Trail is a shared-use long-distance trail under construction from Picton to Kaikōura in the South Island of New Zealand. When completed, the trail will provide a route between Picton, Blenheim, Seddon, Ward, Kekerengu, Clarence and Kaikōura. Construction of the trail has included modifications to bridges, and environmental enhancement of places along the route with native plantings. The trail is expected to become one of the New Zealand Cycle Trail Great Rides on completion.

As of January 2026, the trail is open between Tuamarina and Ward, and the section between the Hāpuku River and Kaikōura is also open.

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