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Dogs allowedEasy

Goat Track

Hira · Nelson-Tasman

↑ 102 m gain↓ 0 m descenthigh 174 msteepest 63 %

DISTANCE0.5 km

ASCENT102 m

DURATION15m

STEEPEST63 %

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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 Goat Track

Goat Track is a short walk of 0.5 km, near Hira in Nelson-Tasman.

Graded easy, it climbs about 102 m overall, pitching up to 63 % at its steepest, and takes about 15m 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

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

Tāhuna Beach Holiday Park

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

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Goat Track?

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

How long is Goat Track?

Goat Track is 0.5 km with roughly 102 m of climb and takes about 15m.

Walks nearby

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

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