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Roding Road

BARN · Nelson-Tasman

0.511.522.533.9 km505 m
↑ 57 m gain↓ 396 m descenthigh 505 msteepest 35 %
DISTANCE3.9 km
ASCENT57 m
DURATION52m
STEEPEST35 %
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Nearest emergency vetNelson Vets - Saxton (after-hours on-call), Nelson~5 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
03 544 5678
The route

Good to know

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

Open track, carry water for the dogUsually a quiet track

About Roding Road

Roding Road covers 3.9 km, near BARN in Nelson-Tasman, walked as a track.

It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 57 m, pitching up to 35 % at its steepest, and takes about 52m to walk.

Dogs are allowed off the lead on this one.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Roding Road?

Yes. Roding Road 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 Roding Road?

Roding Road is 3.9 km with roughly 57 m of climb and takes about 52m.

Where dogs are welcome in NZGear checklist for dog hikes

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