On-leadHard
Reservoir Creek Track to Richmond Hill
Richmond · Nelson-Tasman · Out & Back
↑ 447 m gain↓ 447 m descenthigh 499 msteepest 32 %
DISTANCE6.3 km
ASCENT447 m
DURATION2.5–3 hr
STEEPEST32 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 56
DOG EFFORT4.1 /5 paws
PARKING10 m away
Nearest emergency vetNelson Vets - Saxton (after-hours on-call), Nelson
03 544 5678
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.
Check the water before the dog swims. Toxic algae blooms in NZ rivers and lakes can kill a dog within hours. Scan the LAWA water quality map in warm months and keep dogs away from dark slime on rocks.
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 welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 56 reviews.