Big Bush Drive in Tasman District

Big Bush Drive in Tasman District is a gravelled track (semi-solid). It runs in a northeast-southwest direction starting from Elvys Road and crosses Clark Road and Kahikatea Road and ends at Kohatu-Kawatiri Highway.

Road Type: track
Route: northeast-southwest

Campsite

Kawatiri Campsite (wheelchair accessible, tents allowed, caravans allowed). Camp at the historic Kawatiri Railway Station site. Explore the old rail bridge, tunnel and station. A great place to walk, fish or picnic. – approx. 12,1 km.
Courthouse Flat Campsite (tents allowed). The scenic drive to the campsite is alongside a historic goldfield. Activities nearby the site include caving, gold fossicking, picnicking, hunting and walking. – approx. 20,7 km.
West Bay Campsite (limited wheelchair access, tents allowed, caravans allowed). Enjoy water activities on the lake at this easily accessible campsite in the picturesque Nelson Lakes National Park. It is only open during the summer months. – approx. 22,2 km.
Siberia Flat Campsite (tents allowed, caravans allowed). This is a standard campsite in the Motueka area. The campsite adjoins the Rolling River, popular for fly fishing, at the start of the Wangapeka Track. – approx. 22,3 km.
West Bay Campground (Buller) (tents allowed, caravans allowed) – approx. 22,3 km.

Artwork

The Valley (artist: Emma Erasmus) – approx. 23,0 km.
Karearea Landing (artist: Emma Erasmus) – approx. 23,5 km.

Charging stations

Flat Rock Cafe - Kohatu (CHAdeMO, 4 charging points, Zero) – approx. 20,7 km.

Petrol stations

NPD (Diesel, NPD, opening hours: open 24/7) – approx. 23,3 km.

Viewpoint

Hope Saddle Lookout – approx. 1,5 km.
Inwood Lookout – approx. 18,8 km.
Blue Creek Resurgence – approx. 19,6 km.

Hostel

Huha Bike Hostel – approx. 4,2 km.
Rotoiti Lodge – approx. 23,0 km.

Picnic site

Clark Valley Recreational Area – approx. 5,9 km.

Guest house

Golden Downs Lodge – approx. 15,8 km.

Tourist information offices

DOC Kiosk – approx. 22,1 km.

Attraction

Sanctuary Dome Rock Climbing – approx. 17,3 km.
Old prospectors hut – approx. 17,3 km.
Stamping battery – approx. 19,7 km.

Cafés

Flat Rock Café – approx. 20,7 km.
Elaine’s Cafe (outdoor seating) – approx. 23,3 km.

Hunting stands

Nelson Pistol Club – approx. 15,5 km.

Pubs

Kohatu Hotel – approx. 20,7 km.

Gallery

Hidden Sculpture Gallery & Garden (opening hours: Oct-Apr 10–17; May-Sep closed, fee required, web) at Motueka Valley Highway 4854 – approx. 22,9 km.

Caravan site nearby

Hope Saddle Lookout

Ridges nearby

Pinchback Range

Rivers nearby

Streams nearby

Little Hope River

Valleies nearby

Blair Athol Gully

Big Gully West Branch