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Dogs allowedEasy

Roding Road

Nelson-Tasman

↑ 57 m gain↓ 396 m descenthigh 505 msteepest 35 %

DISTANCE3.9 km

ASCENT57 m

DURATION52m

STEEPEST35 %

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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 Roding Road

Roding Road is a moderate-length walk of 3.9 km, in Nelson-Tasman.

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 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

Queen Street Holiday Park

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

Tāhuna Beach Holiday Park

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

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Roding Road?

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

How long is Roding Road?

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

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