On-leadHard
The Link Pathway: Picton to Anakiwa
Picton · Marlborough · Point to Point
↑ 353 m gain↓ 380 m descenthigh 224 msteepest 14 %
DISTANCE22.4 km
ASCENT353 m
DURATION6–6.5 hr
STEEPEST14 %
ROUTEPoint to Point
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 19
DOG EFFORT3.8 /5 paws
PARKING10 m away
Nearest emergency vetNelson Vets - Victory (after-hours on-call), Nelson
03 546 9646
The route
Good to know
On the lead here. Keep it to two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds, as on most NZ tracks.
Forest shade
A multi-day expedition, not an afternoon walk. Plan for huts, weather and full backcountry gear.
About The Link Pathway: Picton to Anakiwa
The Link Pathway: Picton to Anakiwa is a point-to-point of 22.4 km, near Picton in Marlborough.
Expect hard going, with around 353 m of climb, pitching up to 14 % at its steepest, and takes about 6–6.5 hr to walk.
The track takes in native forest, big views, and historic sites. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 19 reviews.