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Dogs allowedEasy

Fireball Road

Nelson-Tasman

↑ 103 m gain↓ 103 m descenthigh 243 msteepest 29 %

DISTANCE1.4 km

ASCENT103 m

DURATION27m

STEEPEST29 %

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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 Fireball Road

Fireball Road covers 1.4 km, in Nelson-Tasman.

Graded easy, it climbs about 103 m overall, pitching up to 29 % at its steepest, and takes about 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.

Stay & walk

Nelson City TOP 10 Holiday Park

3.8 km away · Dogs by arrangement, ask firstCampground details →Stay & walk

Tāhuna Beach Holiday Park

6.4 km away · Dogs by arrangement, ask firstCampground details →

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Fireball Road?

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

How long is Fireball Road?

Fireball Road is 1.4 km with roughly 103 m of climb and takes about 27m.

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