Bob's Bay Track

Picton

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Bob's Bay Track

Time: 30 min

The Bob's Bay track (30 minutes return) is an easy walk that follows the coastline from Shelley Beach to Bob's Bay.

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Feature

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Organisation

Marlborough District Council

Council organisation

Location

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Picton / Marlborough Sounds

Categories

Walking
Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-41.2884893445389

174.01070957809

Latitude
-41.2884893445389
Longitude
174.01070957809

Feature	Value	Info
Track Duration	30 mins to 1 hour Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 30 mins to 1 hour	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 30 mins to 1 hour
Track Difficulty	Moderate walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate walk Track can be steep in sections, with steep bluffs	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate walk Track can be steep in sections, with steep bluffs
Payment Requirement	Free access/participation Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? 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	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 1km to 3km
DOC Track Category	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 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.	DOC Track Category What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? 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 Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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Reviews

Easy walk and spectacular views along the way.
05Oct18.
1 hour return walk.
Nice place for a morning run.
Beautiful views of Picton harbour and hills.

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4.5/5

05Oct18.
A nice walk in the bush to the beach. Take care, there have been a few slips on the way.

It joins up with the Snout Track, see separate review.

Reviewed almost 6 years ago

Mike Fricker
5.0/5

Beautiful views of Picton harbour and hills.
Moderately difficult walk, but well worth it to Bob's Bay. We were sorry we did not bring a picnic!

Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in March 2016

Emma-Janes Hughes
3.5/5

Easy walk and spectacular views along the way.

Reviewed about 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016

Hector Sharp
3.5/5

Nice walk if you have got some time in Picton, but not a must.

Reviewed about 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016

Wei-Chin Chen
4.0/5

Nice place for a morning run.
Can be busy later in the day.

Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in November 2015

Robyn Hallowell
3.5/5

A nice easy stroll, with great views over the harbour.

Reviewed almost 10 years ago and experienced in March 2014

Laina Black
3.5/5

Beautiful lake, we were quasi alone - very quiet.

Reviewed almost 10 years ago and experienced in March 2014

Crousse
4.5/5

Recommended by personnel at Endeavour Express.
Lovely walk through native bush.

Reviewed almost 12 years ago and experienced in February 2011

Agnes McMillan
4.0/5

1 hour return walk.
See ferry from Wellington docking at Picton.

Reviewed over 13 years ago

Graham Jones
3.5/5

A reasonable short walk, but Bob's Bay was underwhelming.
Not really sure it was worth the effort, but OK to pass an hour or so.

Reviewed over 13 years ago

Derek Puplett

Bob's Bay Track

Bob's Bay Track

Picton

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Bob's Bay Track

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Marlborough District Council

Track Duration

Track Duration

Track Difficulty

Track Difficulty

Payment Requirement

Payment Requirement

Track Length

Track Length

DOC Track Category

DOC Track Category

Track Managing Organisation

Track Managing Organisation

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