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Off-lead OKEasy

Waterhouse Reserve

Stoke · Nelson-Tasman

↑ 15 m gain↓ 15 m descenthigh 80 msteepest 25 %
DISTANCE0.4 km
ASCENT15 m
DURATION6m
STEEPEST25 %
Nearest emergency vetNelson Vets - Saxton (after-hours on-call), Nelson~5 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
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The route

Good to know

Dogs can run off-lead here, one of only 323 tracks in Aotearoa where that’s allowed.

Open track, carry water for the dogUsually a quiet track

About Waterhouse Reserve

This short track follows 0.4 km as a track, near Stoke in Nelson-Tasman.

Walk Nelson - Walk 39

It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 15 m, pitching up to 25 % at its steepest, and takes about 6m to walk.

Dogs are allowed off the lead on this one.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Waterhouse Reserve?

Yes. Waterhouse Reserve is one of only 323 tracks in New Zealand where dogs can legally run off the lead. Check for seasonal wildlife closures before you unclip.

How long is Waterhouse Reserve?

Waterhouse Reserve is 0.4 km with roughly 15 m of climb and takes about 6m.

Hikes nearby

The closest dog-friendly tracks to this trailhead, by straight-line distance.

EasyStoke
1.3 km↑42 m19m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyNelson
1.4 km↑7 m0.5–1 hr★5.0 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyStoke
1.5 km↑6 m18m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.

More in Nelson-Tasman

EasyCODG
0.7 km↑23 m10m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyCODG
1.0 km↑48 m17m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyCODG
0.1 km↑0 m0m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.

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