This walk comes from licensed public walk data and is being progressively confirmed against the authorities. Signs on the day always win. Tasman District Council’s own wording: “"Leash Control Area: to minimise nuisance to the public along a narrow walkway" (Tasman District Council, Dog Control Policy and Bylaw, adopted December 2024 and in effect from 31 March 2025, Schedule 1, Jimmy Lee Creek Walkway, quoted from the council's published dog control area layer). Bill Wilkes Reserve itself is a Schedule 2 Controlled Exercise Area where dogs can be off lead under control, but about 290 m in the track leaves the reserve onto the Jimmy Lee Creek Walkway, so clip the lead back on for that stretch and for the short Hunter Avenue Walkway at the entrance”. Evidence: the rule-setter’s own published wording.How we check dog rules.
Dogs are allowed here. Watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.
River swim spotsOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kids
Check the water before the dog swims. Toxic algae blooms in NZ rivers and lakes can kill a dog within hours. Scan the LAWA water quality map in warm months and keep dogs away from dark slime on rocks.
About Bill Wilkes Reserve Walk
Near Richmond in Nelson-Tasman, Bill Wilkes Reserve Walk runs 1.3 km as an out-and-back.
Graded easy, it climbs about 14 m overall, pitching up to 6 % at its steepest, and takes about 19 min to walk.
Along the way there are river frontage and big views. Dogs are welcome here. Walkers rate it 4.2 / 5 across 7 reviews.
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Yes, dogs are welcome on Bill Wilkes Reserve Walk. Tasman District Council's own wording for this track: ""Leash Control Area: to minimise nuisance to the public along a narrow walkway" (Tasman District Council, Dog Control Policy and Bylaw, adopted December 2024 and in effect from 31 March 2025, Schedule 1, Jimmy Lee Creek Walkway, quoted from the council's published dog control area layer). Bill Wilkes Reserve itself is a Schedule 2 Controlled Exercise Area where dogs can be off lead under control, but about 290 m in the track leaves the reserve onto the Jimmy Lee Creek Walkway, so clip the lead back on for that stretch and for the short Hunter Avenue Walkway at the entrance".
How long is Bill Wilkes Reserve Walk?
Bill Wilkes Reserve Walk is 1.3 km with roughly 14 m of climb and takes about 19 min.
Is there water for my dog to swim on Bill Wilkes Reserve Walk?
Yes, the track has river access where a dog can cool off. In warm months check the LAWA water quality map for toxic algae warnings first.
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