On-leadModerate
Tawa, Mamaku, and Grampians Walkway Loop
Nelson · Nelson-Tasman · Loop
↑ 312 m gain↓ 309 m descenthigh 348 msteepest 40 %
DISTANCE4.8 km
ASCENT312 m
DURATION2–2.5 hr
STEEPEST40 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.3 · 203
DOG EFFORT4.0 /5 paws
PARKING40 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.
Forest shadeA popular track, busy on weekendsCattle grid on routeStile on route
About Tawa, Mamaku, and Grampians Walkway Loop
This moderate-length track follows 4.8 km as a loop, near Nelson in Nelson-Tasman.
It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 312 m, pitching up to 40 % at its steepest, and takes about 2–2.5 hr to walk.
The track takes in native forest, big views, and wildlife. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.3 / 5 across 203 reviews.