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Kahikitea Track to Grampians Summit and Grampians Lookout

Nelson · Nelson-Tasman · Out & Back

↑ 283 m gain↓ 281 m descenthigh 379 msteepest 31 %

DISTANCE4.0 km

ASCENT283 m

DURATION1.5–2 hr

STEEPEST31 %

ROUTEOut & Back

RATING · HIKERS 4.1 · 8

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 shade2 cattle grids on route

About Kahikitea Track to Grampians Summit and Grampians Lookout

Near Nelson in Nelson-Tasman, Kahikitea Track to Grampians Summit and Grampians Lookout runs 4.0 km as an out-and-back.

Graded moderate, it climbs about 283 m overall, pitching up to 31 % at its steepest, and takes about 1.5–2 hr to walk.

Along the way there are native forest and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.1 / 5 across 8 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 Kahikitea Track to Grampians Summit and Grampians Lookout?

Dogs are welcome on Kahikitea Track to Grampians Summit and Grampians Lookout on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Kahikitea Track to Grampians Summit and Grampians Lookout?

Kahikitea Track to Grampians Summit and Grampians Lookout is 4.0 km with roughly 283 m of climb and takes about 1.5–2 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Kahikitea Track to Grampians Summit and Grampians Lookout?

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.

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