Reservoir Creek Track to Richmond Hill
Richmond · Nelson-Tasman · Out & Back
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: “About a quarter of this route crosses Dellside Reserve, a controlled exercise area under the Tasman District Council Dog Control Bylaw 2024: dogs under control by voice or signal, leash carried at all times. The remainder is unscheduled, where the bylaw default is under control at all times. We are asking the council whether the urban leash rule reaches the lower tracks”. 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 Reservoir Creek Track to Richmond Hill
Near Richmond in Nelson-Tasman, Reservoir Creek Track to Richmond Hill runs 6.3 km as an out-and-back.
Expect hard going, with around 447 m of climb, pitching up to 32 % at its steepest, and takes about 2.5–3 hr to walk.
The track takes in native forest, lakeside stretches, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are allowed here, on the lead. Walkers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 56 reviews.
