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Dogs allowedEasy

Ground Effect Slingshot

Hira · Nelson-Tasman

↑ 2 m gain↓ 30 m descenthigh 496 msteepest 15 %

DISTANCE0.9 km

DURATION11m

STEEPEST15 %

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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 Ground Effect Slingshot

Ground Effect Slingshot covers 0.9 km, near Hira in Nelson-Tasman.

Graded easy, it stays flat overall, and takes about 11m 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

Cable Bay Holiday Park

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

Nelson City TOP 10 Holiday Park

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

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Ground Effect Slingshot?

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

How long is Ground Effect Slingshot?

Ground Effect Slingshot is 0.9 km with barely any climb and takes about 11m.

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