On-leadModerate
Boulder Bank Lighouse Walk
Nelson · Nelson-Tasman · Out & Back
↑ 0 m gain↓ 0 m descenthigh 3 msteepest 1 %
DISTANCE15.3 km
ASCENT133 m
DURATION3–3.5 hr
STEEPEST1 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 3.3 · 20
DOG EFFORT2.6 /5 paws
PARKING20 m away
Nearest emergency vetNelson Vets - Victory (after-hours on-call), Nelson
03 546 9646
The route
Good to know
On the lead here. Keep it to two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds, as on most NZ tracks.
Nelson City Council maps this area as on-lead at 188: Boulder Bank**. Council zones can be tight, 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 climbs about 133 m overall, pitching up to 1 % at its steepest, and takes about 3–3.5 hr to walk.
Along the way there are beach walking and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 3.3 / 5 across 20 reviews.