The Grampians (New Zealand)

The Grampians are a set of prominent hills forming the southeast backdrop of Nelson, New Zealand, reaching 390 metres (1,280 ft) high.[1]

The Grampians viewed from Botanical Hill

Frequented by locals and tourists alike, the Grampians are covered in a myriad of tracks ranging from leisurely strolls to relatively taxing steep inclines.

Entry points to this recreational area are from

  • The top of Collingwood Street
  • The corner of Van Diemen and Trafalgar streets
  • Market Road, Bishopdale

A television and FM radio transmitter sits atop the hills. The transmitter was commissioned in 1971 by the New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation to broadcast NZBC TV (now TVNZ 1), offering improved coverage to Nelson and Tasman compared to the existing private translators relaying the NZBC TV signal from the Mount Kaukau transmitter in Wellington.[2]

Several community and volunteer groups are working towards restoring habitats for native birds on the Grampians by reducing the impact of predators, using pest control methods in conjunction with the Brook Waimarama Sanctuary.

Areas of interest

The main track zigzags up to the ridge of the hills, providing access to good views over most of Nelson. A lookout near the top offers views over much of the Nelson region.

References
  1. "Place name detail: Grampians". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 14 April 2010.
  2. Weekly, Nelson. "When analogue was tops". Nelson Weekly. Retrieved 11 November 2020.


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