On-leadModerate
Faulkner Bush Loop Walk
Wakefield · Nelson-Tasman · Loop
↑ 45 m gain↓ 44 m descenthigh 118 msteepest 21 %
DISTANCE1.4 km
ASCENT45 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST21 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.3 · 22
DOG EFFORT2.5 /5 paws
PARKING10 m away
Nearest emergency vetNelson Vets - Saxton (after-hours on-call), Nelson
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.
Tasman District Council maps this area as on-lead at Faulkner Bush Reserve Picnic Area. Council zones can be tight, so check the local signs on the day. How we check dog rules.
Forest shadeGood with kids
About Faulkner Bush Loop Walk
Faulkner Bush Loop Walk is a loop of 1.4 km, near Wakefield in Nelson-Tasman.
Expect moderate going, with around 45 m of climb, pitching up to 21 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
The track takes in native forest and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.3 / 5 across 22 reviews.