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Dogs allowedEasy

Chings Highway

Hira · Nelson-Tasman

1234.1 km137 m
↑ 142 m gain↓ 220 m descenthigh 137 msteepest 50 %
DISTANCE4.1 km
ASCENT142 m
DURATION1h 3m
STEEPEST50 %

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 Chings Highway

Chings Highway is a moderate-length walk of 4.1 km, near Hira in Nelson-Tasman.

Graded easy, it climbs about 142 m overall, pitching up to 50 % at its steepest, and takes about 1h 3m 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 Chings Highway?

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

How long is Chings Highway?

Chings Highway is 4.1 km with roughly 142 m of climb and takes about 1h 3m.

Walks nearby

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

EasyHira
1.1 km↑40 m17m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyHira
0.5 km↑102 m15m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyHira
1.5 km↑0 m18m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyHira
1.2 km↑0 m14m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.

More in Nelson-Tasman

EasyRichmond
1.3 km↑14 mabout 19 min★4.2 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyHira
0.7 km↑17 m10m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateNelson
15 km↑0 m3–3.5 hr★3.3 rating
Swim spot
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.

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