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Off-lead OKEasy

Ngakuta Bay to Momarangi Bay

Picton · Marlborough · Point to Point

0.511.522.53.1 km75 m
↑ 90 m gain↓ 82 m descenthigh 75 msteepest 14 %
DISTANCE3.2 km
ASCENT90 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST14 %
ROUTEPoint to Point
RATING · HIKERS 4.4 · 44
DOG EFFORT2.4 /5 paws
PARKING20 m away
DirectionsApple MapsForecast at the trailheadDownload GPXSend the start point to your phone
Nearest emergency vetNelson Vets - Victory (after-hours on-call), Nelson~65 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
03 546 9646
The route

Good to know

Dogs can run off-lead here, one of only 323 tracks in Aotearoa where that’s allowed.

Forest shadeGood with kids

About Ngakuta Bay to Momarangi Bay

Ngakuta Bay to Momarangi Bay covers 3.2 km, near Picton in Marlborough, walked as a point-to-point.

Graded easy, it climbs about 90 m overall, pitching up to 14 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Along the way there are native forest and big views. Dogs are allowed off the lead on this one. Hikers rate it 4.4 / 5 across 44 reviews.

Stay nearby

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

Stay & walk

Aussie Bay Campsite

2.7 km awayCampsite details →Stay & walk

Moetapu Bay Campsite

9.0 km awayCampsite details →
Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Ngakuta Bay to Momarangi Bay?

Yes. Ngakuta Bay to Momarangi Bay is one of only 323 tracks in New Zealand where dogs can legally run off the lead. Check for seasonal wildlife closures before you unclip.

How long is Ngakuta Bay to Momarangi Bay?

Ngakuta Bay to Momarangi Bay is 3.2 km with roughly 90 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Ngakuta Bay to Momarangi Bay?

Yes. The closest is Aussie Bay Campsite, about 3 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

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