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Dogs allowedEasy

Top Dog

Nelson-Tasman

↑ 19 m gain↓ 22 m descenthigh 261 msteepest 20 %
DISTANCE0.6 km
ASCENT19 m
DURATION9m
STEEPEST20 %

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 Top Dog

Top Dog is a short walk of 0.6 km, in Nelson-Tasman.

Expect easy going, with around 19 m of climb, pitching up to 20 % at its steepest, and takes about 9m 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.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Top Dog?

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

How long is Top Dog?

Top Dog is 0.6 km with roughly 19 m of climb and takes about 9m.

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