# Centre of New Zealand Walk

> A steady twenty-minute climb through Botanical Hill reserve to the survey point marking the geographic centre of the country, with views across Nelson and…

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-centre-of-nz/

A steady twenty-minute climb through Botanical Hill reserve to the survey point marking the geographic centre of the country, with views across Nelson and Tasman Bay. Start from the Botanical Reserve near the Maitai River; the car park is small, so arrive early.

- **Nearest town:** Nelson, New Zealand
- **Category:** Scenic viewpoints
- **GPS:** -41.2800, 173.2770

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February, May, September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [From Picton Through the Marlborough Sounds to Nelson](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzw-sounds-picton-nelson/)

## Nearby

- [Founders Heritage Park](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-founders-park/) – 2 km
- [Tāhunanui Beach](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-tahunanui-beach/) – 3 km
- [World of WearableArt and Classic Cars Museum](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-wow-museum/) – 7 km
- [Rabbit Island (Moturoa)](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-rabbit-island/) – 14 km

## FAQs

### Where is Centre of New Zealand Walk?

Centre of New Zealand Walk is in Nelson, New Zealand, at GPS -41.2800, 173.2770.

### Which road trips pass Centre of New Zealand Walk?

Centre of New Zealand Walk is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: From Picton Through the Marlborough Sounds to Nelson.

### What is there to see near Centre of New Zealand Walk?

Places worth a stop nearby: Founders Heritage Park (2 km), Tāhunanui Beach (3 km), World of WearableArt and Classic Cars Museum (7 km) and Rabbit Island (Moturoa) (14 km).

### When is the best time to visit Centre of New Zealand Walk?

The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February, May, September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)