EasyRichmond
6.6 km↑0 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
Nelson-Tasman · beaches
Dog-friendly beaches in Nelson-Tasman
The 7 dog-friendly beach walks we have mapped around Nelson-Tasman, each with its lead rule, the swim, and the nearest place to stay. Beaches are the first places councils restrict dogs over summer, so the seasonal rules matter here more than anywhere.
Every dog-friendly beach walk
All 7 dog-friendly beach walks in Nelson-Tasman
Sorted by rating. Each opens its full track sheet with the lead rule, swim access and any seasonal council rule for that spot.
EasyMotueka
4.0 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyNelson
3.7 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyMotueka
1.0 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyNelson
0.8 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateNelson
12 km↑50 m2.5–3 hr★3.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateNelson
15 km↑0 m3–3.5 hr★3.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
Star ratings are average scores from the hikers who have walked each track.