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Dogs allowedEasy

Atawhai Shared Pathway

Atawhai · Nelson-Tasman

↑ 0 m gain↓ 2 m descenthigh 2 msteepest 1 %

DISTANCE0.4 km

DURATION4m

STEEPEST1 %

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Route and dog-access details for this walk come from the Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa and the contributing council, licensed CC BY 4.0. Evidence: coded dog-access data in the licensed source. How we check dog rules.

Nearest emergency vetNelson Vets - Victory (after-hours on-call), Nelson~5 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)

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The route

Good to know

Dogs are allowed here. Keep them on the lead, watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.

Usually a quiet track

About Atawhai Shared Pathway

Atawhai Shared Pathway is a short walk of 0.4 km, near Atawhai in Nelson-Tasman.

Walk Nelson - Walk 16

Expect easy, near-level going, and takes about 4m to walk.

Dogs are allowed here, on the lead.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly places to sleep within 25 km of the trailhead, each one with the distance shown. Sort out the stay, then walk.

Stay & walk

Nelson City TOP 10 Holiday Park

7.5 km away · Dogs by arrangement, ask firstCampground details →Stay & walk

Tāhuna Beach Holiday Park

9.3 km away · Dogs by arrangement, ask firstCampground details →

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Atawhai Shared Pathway?

Yes. Dogs are welcome on Atawhai Shared Pathway, per the council access data for this track. Watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Atawhai Shared Pathway?

Atawhai Shared Pathway is 0.4 km with barely any climb and takes about 4m.

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