Dogs allowedModerate
Boulder Bank Lighouse Walk
Nelson · Nelson-Tasman · Out & Back
↑ 0 m gain↓ 0 m descenthigh 3 msteepest 1 %
DISTANCE15.3 km
DURATION3–3.5 hr
STEEPEST1 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · WALKERS 3.3 · 20
DOG EFFORT2.6 /5 paws
PARKING20 m away
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The dog rule shown here is resolved against the council zone this walk sits in. Route details come from licensed public walk data. Evidence: the council’s own mapped rule zone. How we check dog rules.
Nearest emergency vetNelson Vets - Victory (after-hours on-call), Nelson
03 546 9646
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.
Nelson City Council maps this area as dogs allowed at 188: Boulder Bank**. Council zones can be tight, and the bylaw sets its own dog rules inside them, so check the local signs on the day. How we check dog rules.
Beach swimOpen track, carry water for the dog
About Boulder Bank Lighouse Walk
Boulder Bank Lighouse Walk is an out-and-back of 15.3 km, near Nelson in Nelson-Tasman.
Graded moderate, it stays flat overall, and takes about 3–3.5 hr to walk.
Along the way there are beach walking and big views. Dogs are allowed here, on the lead. Walkers rate it 3.3 / 5 across 20 reviews.
