Where can my dog run off the lead near Richmond?

Yes: 4 of the 7 walks we map near Richmond let a dog off the lead, including Rough Island Walk, Bill Wilkes Reserve Walk, Easby Park Walk. Check for seasonal wildlife closures before you unclip.

Are there dog-friendly beach walks near Richmond?

Yes: 1 of the walks near Richmond touch a beach, including Rough Island Walk. Summer councils often restrict daytime beach hours, so check the seasonal window first.

Where can I stay with my dog near Richmond?

We map 6 dog-friendly places to stay within about 40 km of Richmond, DOC campsites and community holiday parks, each with its dog policy stated.

Nelson-Tasman · town

Dog-friendly walks near Richmond

Every dog-friendly walk and tramp we have mapped around Richmond, in the Nelson-Tasman region. That is 7 tracks in all, 4 where they can run and 4 with water on the route, each with its dog access, real climb and nearest places to stay read straight off the terrain.

The highest-rated walk here is Reservoir Creek Track to Richmond Hill, and the longest is Rough Island Walk at 6.6 km. Of the lot, 4 are graded easy.

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All 7 dog-friendly walks near Richmond

Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay.

Reservoir Creek Track to Richmond Hill

HardRichmond

6.3 km↑447 m2.5–3 hr★4.6 rating

Swim spotShade

Jimmy Lee Creek Circuit

ModerateRichmond

3.9 km↑184 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating

Swim spotShade

Rough Island Walk

EasyRichmond

6.6 km↑0 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating

Swim spot

Bill Wilkes Reserve Walk

EasyRichmond

1.3 km↑14 mabout 19 min★4.2 rating

Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids

Easby Park Walk

EasyRichmond

0.5 km↑7 mabout 8 min★3.6 rating

Good with kids

Will's Gully Track

ModerateRichmond

1.2 km↑166 m30 min

Saxton Shared Path Cycleway

Easy

0.4 km↑0 m4m

Pram friendly

Star ratings are average scores from the walkers who have logged each track.

Room to run

Off-leash walks near Richmond

The 4 tracks around Richmond where a dog can legally run off the lead. Rare enough on New Zealand tracks to be worth the drive, and worth checking for seasonal wildlife closures before you unclip.