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Fossil Point Walk

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Feature Value Info

Organisation

DOC Nelson/Tasman

Central government organisation

Location

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Golden Bay

Categories
  • Activity__walking_and_trekkingWalking
  • Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-40.5216165375163

172.741091156006

Latitude
-40.5216165375163
Longitude
172.741091156006
Feature Value Info

Track Duration

  • 1 to 2 hours 1 to 2 hours

Track Duration

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

1 to 2 hours

1 to 2 hours

1 hour round trip

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

  • 3km to 10km

Track Length

What is the physical length of this track?

3km to 10km

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

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  • 3.5/5

    We did the Fossil Track, but we are not sure why it is called that.

    Was a nice walk, bit saw no fossils.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in November 2016

    NETHERLANDS
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    Evelyn Rloeh

  • 3.5/5

    Easy walk through farmland and bush to the Fossil Point, beautiful beaches and a great view to the Farewell Spit.

    Reviewed about 8 years ago and experienced in April 2016

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    Bernd Muller

  • 5.0/5

    It is a very nice place and also a short but nice walk.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014

    SWITZERLAND
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    Marinette

  • 5.0/5

    Was really beautiful.

    Through the animals and grass fields was cool.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014

    SWITZERLAND
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    Barbara

  • 4.5/5

    Only 2 hours, beautiful landscape!

    Reviewed about 11 years ago and experienced in March 2013

    FRANCE
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