9 October 2026
Cloud about the tops.
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Salisbury Track
Walk to Salisbury Lodge from Flora car park. This is an easy overnight tramp that's good for older children.
Distance
25.1 km
Walking time
4 hr one way
Difficulty
Easy
Dogs
Not allowed
Wheelchair access
Not marked friendly
Current status
Alerts and track conditions
4WD recommended to access Flora car park up Graham Valley Road
Predator control in Cobb area of Kahurangi National Park
4WD recommended to access Flora car park up Graham Valley Road
Predator control in Cobb area of Kahurangi National Park
Predator control in Cobb area of Kahurangi National Park
4WD recommended to access Flora car park up Graham Valley Road
Predator control in Cobb area of Kahurangi National Park
4WD recommended to access Flora car park up Graham Valley Road
Predator control in Cobb area of Kahurangi National Park
4WD recommended to access Flora car park up Graham Valley Road
Predator control in Cobb area of Kahurangi National Park
Weather outlook
Kahurangi National Park forecast
Issued 9 Oct 2026, 7:33 am
10 October 2026
Cloud increasing with showers developing in the morning, becoming rain at night.
11 October 2026
Rain clearing to fine in the afternoon.
12 October 2026
Partly cloudy with isolated showers.
13 October 2026
Partly cloudy.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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Salisbury Track on the map
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About Salisbury Track
It is a short 30 minute walk from the car park over the saddle to Flora Hut . After a further 1 hr 15 minutes, you will find the Upper Gridiron Hut and Shelter — together they accommodate seven people. Continue from the Upper Gridiron Hut to the Upper Junction. Take the left fork at Upper Junction (about 2 hours down from Flora Hut) and begin a steady climb. The track passes Growler Shelter after about 30 minutes and the forest becomes ever sparser until you emerge suddenly on the tussock lands known as Salisbury’s Open. A short side track leads to the Dry Rock Shelter that will accommodate four people. Salisbury Lodge is 20 minutes further on, across the open tussock.
Getting there for Salisbury Track
Flora car park is 75 km from Nelson and 36 km from Motueka. The Motueka Valley Highway links Nelson and Motueka. Turn off this road at Ngātīmoti and cross the Motueka River. Turn left onto Motueka River West Bank Road, then right into Graham Valley Road, which climbs steeply to the car park. The last 5.8 km is unsealed and turning a vehicle on the road can be difficult. 4WD is recommended at all times of the year. Use this location in Google Maps to find your way there.
Helpful resources
We encourage you to continue gaining the skills and knowledge required for a safe trip. The NZ Mountain Safety Council has lots of free resources and information you can use. These can be accessed via www.mountainsafety.org.nz . Level up in your outdoor knowledge with these interactive online learning tools: Trip Planning Tramping / field Skills Basic Navigation River Safety Additionally, check out the range of helpful videos available from the NZ Mountain Safety Council YouTube channel .
Dog access for Salisbury Track
No dogs.
Before you walk Salisbury Track
Track information, access and weather can change. Confirm current alerts and land-manager information close to departure, tell someone your plans, and carry equipment appropriate for the route and conditions.