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Dogs allowedEasy

Putakari

Hira · Nelson-Tasman

↑ 0 m gain↓ 381 m descenthigh 442 msteepest 64 %

DISTANCE1.5 km

DURATION18m

STEEPEST64 %

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Route and dog-access details for this walk come from the Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa and the contributing council, licensed CC BY 4.0. Evidence: coded dog-access data in the licensed source. How we check dog rules.

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The route

Good to know

Dogs are allowed here. Watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.

Usually a quiet track

About Putakari

Putakari covers 1.5 km, near Hira in Nelson-Tasman.

It sits at the easy end and barely climbs, and takes about 18m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly places to sleep within 25 km of the trailhead, each one with the distance shown. Sort out the stay, then walk.

Stay & walk

Nelson City TOP 10 Holiday Park

5.2 km away · Dogs by arrangement, ask firstCampground details →Stay & walk

Tāhuna Beach Holiday Park

7.7 km away · Dogs by arrangement, ask firstCampground details →

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Putakari?

Yes. Dogs are welcome on Putakari, per the council access data for this track. Watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Putakari?

Putakari is 1.5 km with barely any climb and takes about 18m.

Walks nearby

The closest dog-friendly tracks to this trailhead, by straight-line distance.

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