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Paines Ford Scenic Reserve

Takaka

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Paines Ford Scenic Reserve

Time: 1 hour return

This is an EXTREMELY popular rock climbing area and is known for its impressive line of limestone bluffs. There is a large picnic area beside the highway bridge. At the southern end of this area is a toilet, where the Paynes Ford Tramline Track (a 30 minute walk) begins. There are awesome swimming holes to hang out in while you watch the lithe climbers do their thing (or not)...... And when you have had enough, cruise down the road for a coffee in Takaka. Primo.

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Feature Value Info

Organisation

DOC Nelson/Tasman

Central government organisation

Location

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Golden Bay

Categories
  • Activity__climbingClimbing
  • Activity__walking_and_trekkingWalking
  • Free

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Coordinates

-40.8831181476369

172.810785675049

Latitude
-40.8831181476369
Longitude
172.810785675049
Feature Value Info

Track Duration

  • 30 mins to 1 hour 30 mins to 1 hour

Track Duration

How long does it take to walk this track on average?

30 mins to 1 hour

30 mins to 1 hour

Track Difficulty

  • Easy walk Easy walk

Track Difficulty

Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete?

Easy walk

Easy walk

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

Track Length

  • 1km to 3km

Track Length

What is the physical length of this track?

1km to 3km

DOC Track Category

  • Walking track Walking track

DOC Track Category

What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)?

Walking track

Walking track

Easy to moderate walking from a few minutes to a day. Track is mostly well formed, some sections may be steep, rough or muddy. Suitable for people with low to moderate fitness and abilities. Clearly signposted. Stream and river crossings are bridged. Walking shoes or light tramping/hiking boots required.

Track Managing Organisation

  • DOC Managed DOC Managed

Track Managing Organisation

What type of organisation operates this walking track?

DOC Managed

DOC Managed

This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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Reviews

    • Perfect limestone walls for climbing.
    • Climbing for every level.
    • Those lime stone walls are just perfect!
    • Great climbing and great community.
    • Great place and good moment.
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  • 4.5/5

    Perfect limestone walls for climbing.

    So many spots to climb. Amazing.

    Reviewed about 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016

    GERMANY
    Tom Teuber's avatar

    Tom Teuber

  • 4.0/5

    Go to Paynes Ford if you love climbing!

    Many walls and routes from all levels!! Very nice people to meet and you can even swim in the river for relaxation. You can rent gear at the Hangdog Campground.

    Reviewed about 8 years ago and experienced in February 2016

    FRANCE
    Max's avatar

    Max

  • 4.5/5

    Climbing for every level.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in February 2016

    GERMANY
    Jan's avatar

    Jan

  • 5.0/5

    I have limited experience with rock climbing but there was loads of crags with different gradings, really friendly climbers - stay at Hangdog campsite for meeting climbing buddies and location - just a

    short walk to Paynes Ford. Also an amazing river just across the road to cool off in after a climb!

    Reviewed over 8 years ago

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    Steph

  • 5.0/5

    Those lime stone walls are just perfect!

    Everything was well indicated. I will be stopping there on my way back through, for sure!

    Reviewed over 8 years ago

    FRANCE
    Loic Deltier's avatar

    Loic Deltier

  • 3.5/5

    Great place and good moment.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014

    FRANCE
    Guillaume's avatar

    Guillaume

  • 4.5/5

    Great climbing and great community.

    One of the best swimming holes in New Zealand.

    Reviewed about 11 years ago and experienced in March 2013

    UNITED STATES
    Galen Licht's avatar

    Galen Licht

  • 5.0/5

    Spent four days climbing at Paynes Ford near Takaka.

    Great climbs and even better people.

    Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in February 2013

    UNITED STATES
    Patrick O'Connell's avatar

    Patrick O'Connell

  • 5.0/5

    Across the bridge, 3km before you arrive in Takaka.

    Nice climbing, nice camp (hang dog)

    Reviewed about 12 years ago and experienced in March 2012

    GERMANY
    Ruben Kunze's avatar

    Ruben Kunze

  • 5.0/5

    the ultimate place to go rockclimbing - beautiful surroundings, a swimming hole nearby, campground nearby, small town with great eateries nearby, challenging climbs more in the upper grades, steep and

    slopy limestone. Perfect day in summer - climb all day, go for a swim, go into town for a meal, then back to camp for some beers. RIP Willy.

    Reviewed over 13 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
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    mnm