On-leadModerate
Pipers Reserve and Bobs Track Loop
Nelson · Nelson-Tasman · Loop
↑ 111 m gain↓ 113 m descenthigh 134 msteepest 23 %
DISTANCE4.0 km
ASCENT111 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST23 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.1 · 36
DOG EFFORT2.8 /5 paws
PARKING330 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.
Open track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surface
About Pipers Reserve and Bobs Track Loop
This moderate-length track follows 4.0 km as a loop, near Nelson in Nelson-Tasman.
Expect moderate going, with around 111 m of climb, pitching up to 23 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.
Walkers come for big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.1 / 5 across 36 reviews.