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Off-lead OKEasy

Goat Track

Hira · Nelson-Tasman

[]0.5 km174 m
↑ 102 m gain↓ 0 m descenthigh 174 msteepest 63 %
DISTANCE0.5 km
ASCENT102 m
DURATION15m
STEEPEST63 %
Nearest emergency vetNelson Vets - Victory (after-hours on-call), Nelson~5 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
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The route

Good to know

Dogs can run off-lead here, one of only 323 tracks in Aotearoa where that’s allowed.

Open track, carry water for the dogUsually a quiet track

About Goat Track

Goat Track covers 0.5 km, near Hira in Nelson-Tasman, walked as a track.

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

Dogs are allowed off the lead on this one.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Goat Track?

Yes. Goat Track is one of only 323 tracks in New Zealand where dogs can legally run off the lead. Check for seasonal wildlife closures before you unclip.

How long is Goat Track?

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

Hikes nearby

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

EasyCODG
0.7 km↑23 m10m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyCODG
1.0 km↑48 m17m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyCODG
0.4 km↑7 m5m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyHira
1.1 km↑40 m17m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.

More in Nelson-Tasman

EasyNelson
3.1 km↑10 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Sealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyCODG
0.1 km↑0 m0m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.

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