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On-leadEasy

Eves Valley Reserve Walk

Brightwater · Nelson-Tasman · Out & Back

↑ 19 m gain↓ 18 m descenthigh 102 msteepest 7 %
DISTANCE2.1 km
ASCENT19 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST7 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 13
DOG EFFORT1.7 /5 paws
PARKING140 m away
Nearest emergency vetNelson Vets - Saxton (after-hours on-call), Nelson~15 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
03 544 5678
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 shadeGood with kids

About Eves Valley Reserve Walk

Eves Valley Reserve Walk is an out-and-back of 2.1 km, near Brightwater in Nelson-Tasman.

Graded easy, it climbs about 19 m overall, pitching up to 7 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Walkers come for native forest. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 13 reviews.

Stay nearby

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

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Eves Valley Reserve Walk?

Dogs are welcome on Eves Valley Reserve Walk on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Eves Valley Reserve Walk?

Eves Valley Reserve Walk is 2.1 km with roughly 19 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Eves Valley Reserve Walk?

Yes. The closest is Mill Flat Campsite, about 42 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

Hikes nearby

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

EasyBrightwater
1.8 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.1 rating
Shade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyBrightwater
0.6 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★3.0 rating
Good with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.

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Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.

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