On-leadModerate
Sir Stanley Whitehead Loop
Nelson · Nelson-Tasman · Loop
↑ 152 m gain↓ 150 m descenthigh 168 msteepest 27 %
DISTANCE4.3 km
ASCENT152 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST27 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.3 · 72
DOG EFFORT3.1 /5 paws
PARKING150 m away
Nearest emergency vetNelson Vets - Victory (after-hours on-call), Nelson
03 546 9646
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 Sir Stanley Whitehead Loop
Sir Stanley Whitehead Loop is a loop of 4.3 km, near Nelson in Nelson-Tasman.
Expect moderate going, with around 152 m of climb, pitching up to 27 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.
The track takes in native forest, river frontage, big views, and town-edge walking. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.3 / 5 across 72 reviews.