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Dogs allowedEasy

Bobs Fern Road

Hira · Nelson-Tasman

↑ 17 m gain↓ 36 m descenthigh 288 msteepest 15 %

DISTANCE0.7 km

ASCENT17 m

DURATION10m

STEEPEST15 %

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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 Bobs Fern Road

This short walk follows 0.7 km, near Hira in Nelson-Tasman.

Graded easy, it climbs about 17 m overall, pitching up to 15 % at its steepest, and takes about 10m 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

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

Tāhuna Beach Holiday Park

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

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Bobs Fern Road?

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

How long is Bobs Fern Road?

Bobs Fern Road is 0.7 km with roughly 17 m of climb and takes about 10m.

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