Centre of New Zealand

A hill walk to an official surveying monument often called the country's geographic centre, with views over the city and Tasman Bay. It is about 20 to 30 minutes of steady climbing from the botanical reserve. A good leg-stretcher before or after a Nelson meal.

Good to know

• Allow about 45 minutes return
• Go at sunset if you want soft light

Best time

Late afternoon

Open

All year

Getting there

Sealed city streets to Botanical Reserve car park, then a track.

Vehicles

Campervans fine

Dogs

Dogs on a lead

Facilities

• Picnic tables
• Toilets

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.