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On-leadEasy

Cullen Point Coastal Track

Havelock · Marlborough · Loop

↑ 127 m gain↓ 129 m descenthigh 110 msteepest 26 %

DISTANCE3.4 km

ASCENT127 m

DURATION1–1.5 hr

STEEPEST26 %

ROUTELoop

RATING · HIKERS 4.2 · 107

DOG EFFORT3.0 /5 paws

PARKING10 m away

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Nearest emergency vetNelson Vets - Victory (after-hours on-call), Nelson~50 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)

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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.

Forest shadeA popular track, busy on weekends

About Cullen Point Coastal Track

This moderate-length track follows 3.4 km as a loop, near Havelock in Marlborough.

Graded easy, it climbs about 127 m overall, pitching up to 26 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.

The track takes in native forest and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.2 / 5 across 107 reviews.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly DOC campsites close to the trailhead, sort out the sleep, then walk.

Stay & walk

Moetapu Bay Campsite

5.9 km awayCampsite details →Stay & walk

Robin Hood Bay Campsite

8.7 km awayCampsite details →

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Cullen Point Coastal Track?

Dogs are welcome on Cullen Point Coastal Track on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Cullen Point Coastal Track?

Cullen Point Coastal Track is 3.4 km with roughly 127 m of climb and takes about 1–1.5 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Cullen Point Coastal Track?

Yes. The closest is Moetapu Bay Campsite, about 6 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

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On a curated trip

This track is one leg of a longer dog-friendly route.

Marlborough Sounds & Vines

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