On-leadModerate
Kanuka Track to The Brook Loop
Nelson · Nelson-Tasman · Loop
↑ 298 m gain↓ 305 m descenthigh 311 msteepest 30 %
DISTANCE9.2 km
ASCENT298 m
DURATION3–3.5 hr
STEEPEST30 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.3 · 6
DOG EFFORT3.7 /5 paws
PARKING10 m away
Nearest emergency vetNelson Vets - Victory (after-hours on-call), Nelson
03 546 9646
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.
Check the water before the dog swims. Toxic algae blooms in NZ rivers and lakes can kill a dog within hours. Scan the LAWA water quality map in warm months and keep dogs away from dark slime on rocks.
About Kanuka Track to The Brook Loop
Near Nelson in Nelson-Tasman, Kanuka Track to The Brook Loop runs 9.2 km as a loop.
Expect moderate going, with around 298 m of climb, pitching up to 30 % at its steepest, and takes about 3–3.5 hr to walk.
The track takes in native forest, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.3 / 5 across 6 reviews.