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Dogs allowedEasy

Barnicoat Road

Nelson-Tasman

↑ 99 m gain↓ 183 m descenthigh 588 msteepest 24 %

DISTANCE3.7 km

ASCENT99 m

DURATION54m

STEEPEST24 %

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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.

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The route

Good to know

Dogs are allowed here. Watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.

Usually a quiet track

About Barnicoat Road

Barnicoat Road is a moderate-length walk of 3.7 km, in Nelson-Tasman.

It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 99 m, pitching up to 24 % at its steepest, and takes about 54m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here.

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

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

Tāhuna Beach Holiday Park

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

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Barnicoat Road?

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

How long is Barnicoat Road?

Barnicoat Road is 3.7 km with roughly 99 m of climb and takes about 54m.

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