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Central Road
Hira · Nelson-Tasman
↑ 436 m gain ↓ 427 m descent high 397 m steepest 30 %
DISTANCE 13.6 km
ASCENT 436 m
DURATION 3h 27m
STEEPEST 30 %
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 .
Nearest emergency vet Nelson Vets - Victory (after-hours on-call), Nelson ~10 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
Good to know
Dogs are allowed here. Watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.
About Central Road
Central Road is a big walk of 13.6 km , near Hira in Nelson-Tasman.
Graded hard, it climbs about 436 m overall, pitching up to 30 % at its steepest, and takes about 3h 27m 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.
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions Can I take my dog on Central Road? Yes. Dogs are welcome on Central Road, per the council access data for this track. Watch for ground-nesting birds.
How long is Central Road? Central Road is 13.6 km with roughly 436 m of climb and takes about 3h 27m.
From the pack Walked and logged 1 time by the pack, 1 proven with a photo. first proven by Molly & Tess.
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