Dogs allowedEasy
Rough Island Walk
Richmond · Nelson-Tasman · Loop
↑ 0 m gain↓ 0 m descenthigh 4 msteepest 1 %
DISTANCE6.6 km
DURATION1.5–2 hr
STEEPEST1 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · WALKERS 4.5 · 70
DOG EFFORT1.7 /5 paws
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The dog rule shown here is resolved against the council zone this walk sits in. Route details come from licensed public walk data. Evidence: the council’s own mapped rule zone. How we check dog rules.
Nearest emergency vetNelson Vets - Saxton (after-hours on-call), Nelson
03 544 5678
The route
Good to know
Dogs are allowed here. Watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.
Tasman District Council maps this area as dogs allowed at Rough Island. Council zones can be tight, and the bylaw sets its own dog rules inside them, so check the local signs on the day. How we check dog rules.
Beach swimOpen track, carry water for the dog
About Rough Island Walk
Rough Island Walk covers 6.6 km, near Richmond in Nelson-Tasman, walked as a loop.
Expect easy, near-level going, and takes about 1.5–2 hr to walk.
Walkers come for beach walking and big views. Dogs are welcome here. Walkers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 70 reviews.
