Lodestone summit
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Forecast point: Mt Arthur (1795m) · 5.6km away
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Climb to the top of Lodestone (1462 m) and enjoy spectacular views of Tasman Bay and the Arthur Range.
Elevation
Cover mapped summer 2023/24.
Description
A tramping track leads steeply up the ridge north of the car park. From Lodestone summit return to the car park direct or via Flora Hut.
Flora car park - Lodestone
Time: 2 hr
Distance: 2 km
Flora car park to Lodestone - Flora Hut - Flora car park
Time: 4 - 5 hr
Distance: 7.5 km
Getting there
Flora car park is 75 km from Nelson and 36 km from Motueka.
The Motueka Valley Highway links Nelson and Motueka. Turn off this road at Ngātīmoti and cross the Motueka River. Turn left onto Motueka River West Bank Road, then right into Graham Valley Road, which climbs steeply to the car park. The last 5.8 km is unsealed and turning a vehicle on the road can be difficult. 4WD is recommended at all times of the year.
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Weather
Forecast at the start of the track