The Grampians (New Zealand)
mountain range in 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.
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.
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.
Demographics
Grampians statistical area, which includes Bishopdale, covers 2.95 km2 (1.14 sq mi), had an estimated population of 2,710 as of June 2025, with a population density of 919 people per km2.
Grampians had a population of 2,538 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 126 people (5.2%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 303 people (13.6%) since the 2013 census. There were 1,275 males, 1,251 females, and 12 people of other genders in 906 dwellings.
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