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On-leadModerate

Grampians Loop

Nelson · Nelson-Tasman · Loop

↑ 283 m gain↓ 283 m descenthigh 379 msteepest 31 %

DISTANCE4.3 km

ASCENT283 m

DURATION1.5–2 hr

STEEPEST31 %

ROUTELoop

RATING · HIKERS 4.4 · 88

DOG EFFORT3.8 /5 paws

PARKING10 m away

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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

On the lead here. Keep it to two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds, as on most NZ tracks.

Forest shadeA popular track, busy on weekends2 cattle grids on route

About Grampians Loop

Grampians Loop covers 4.3 km, near Nelson in Nelson-Tasman, walked as a loop.

Expect moderate going, with around 283 m of climb, pitching up to 31 % at its steepest, and takes about 1.5–2 hr to walk.

Walkers come for native forest and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.4 / 5 across 88 reviews.

Stay nearby

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

Stay & walk

Butchers Flat Campsite

28.2 km awayCampsite details →Stay & walk

Mill Flat Campsite

29.9 km awayCampsite details →

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Grampians Loop?

Dogs are welcome on Grampians Loop on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Grampians Loop?

Grampians Loop is 4.3 km with roughly 283 m of climb and takes about 1.5–2 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Grampians Loop?

Yes. The closest is Butchers Flat Campsite, about 28 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.

Kahikitea Track to Grampians Summit and Grampians Lookout

ModerateNelson

4.0 km↑283 m1.5–2 hr★4.1 rating

Shade

Kanuka Track to The Brook Loop

ModerateNelson

9.2 km↑298 m3–3.5 hr★4.3 rating

Swim spotShadeSealed underfoot

Waterhouse Reserve

EasyStoke

0.4 km↑15 m6m

Eureka Track

EasyTANT

0.1 km↑0 m1m

On a curated trip

This track is one leg of a longer dog-friendly route.

Nelson to Golden Bay

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