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Dogs allowedEasy

Waterloo

Hira · Nelson-Tasman

↑ 19 m gain↓ 85 m descenthigh 288 msteepest 22 %

DISTANCE1.3 km

ASCENT19 m

DURATION16m

STEEPEST22 %

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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 Waterloo

Near Hira in Nelson-Tasman, Waterloo runs 1.3 km.

Expect easy going, with around 19 m of climb, pitching up to 22 % at its steepest, and takes about 16m 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.

Stay & walk

Nelson City TOP 10 Holiday Park

7.7 km away · Dogs by arrangement, ask firstCampground details →Stay & walk

Tāhuna Beach Holiday Park

9.9 km away · Dogs by arrangement, ask firstCampground details →

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Waterloo?

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

How long is Waterloo?

Waterloo is 1.3 km with roughly 19 m of climb and takes about 16m.

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