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Off-lead OKEasy

Broken Axe

HIRA · Nelson-Tasman

0.511.2 km409 m
↑ 0 m gain↓ 334 m descenthigh 409 msteepest 61 %
DISTANCE1.2 km
DURATION14m
STEEPEST61 %
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Nearest emergency vetNelson Vets - Victory (after-hours on-call), Nelson~5 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
03 546 9646
The route

Good to know

Dogs can run off-lead here, one of only 323 tracks in Aotearoa where that’s allowed.

Open track, carry water for the dogUsually a quiet track

About Broken Axe

Broken Axe covers 1.2 km, near HIRA in Nelson-Tasman, walked as a track.

It sits at the easy end and barely climbs, and takes about 14m to walk.

Dogs are allowed off the lead on this one.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Broken Axe?

Yes. Broken Axe is one of only 323 tracks in New Zealand where dogs can legally run off the lead. Check for seasonal wildlife closures before you unclip.

How long is Broken Axe?

Broken Axe is 1.2 km with barely any climb and takes about 14m.

Where dogs are welcome in NZGear checklist for dog hikes

Hikes nearby

The closest dog-friendly tracks to this trailhead, by straight-line distance.

Wells Ridge

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Kaka

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1.5 km↑0 m18m

Putakari

EasyHIRA
1.5 km↑0 m18m

Willow Lane

EasyHira
1.1 km↑40 m17m

More in Nelson-Tasman

Marina Walk

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Marybank

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1.4 km↑25 m18m

Middle Road

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0.3 km↑4 m3m

See every dog-friendly track in Nelson-Tasman →

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