Lord Rutherford Park Walk
Brightwater · Nelson-Tasman · Loop
This walk comes from licensed public walk data and is being progressively confirmed against the authorities. Signs on the day always win. Tasman District Council’s own wording: “Leash control under the Tasman District Council Dog Control Bylaw 2024 Schedule 1 (urban Brightwater); Schedule 4 prohibits dogs on sports fields and within 10 metres of any playground or picnic table”. Evidence: the rule-setter’s own published wording. How we check dog rules.
Good to know
Dogs are allowed here. Keep them on the lead, watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.
About Lord Rutherford Park Walk
Lord Rutherford Park Walk is a loop of 0.6 km, near Brightwater in Nelson-Tasman.
It sits at the easy end and barely climbs, and takes about 9 min to walk.
Along the way there is big views. Dogs are allowed here, on the lead.