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Aorere

HIRA · Nelson-Tasman

[]0.6 km551 m
↑ 3 m gain↓ 43 m descenthigh 551 msteepest 18 %
DISTANCE0.6 km
DURATION8m
STEEPEST18 %

Route and dog-access details for this walk come from the Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa and the contributing council, licensed CC BY 4.0.

Nearest emergency vetNelson Vets - Victory (after-hours on-call), Nelson~10 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
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The route

Good to know

Dogs can run off-lead here, one of only 287 tracks in Aotearoa where that’s allowed.

Open track, carry water for the dogUsually a quiet track

About Aorere

Aorere covers 0.6 km, near HIRA in Nelson-Tasman, walked as a track.

It sits at the easy end and barely climbs, and takes about 8m to walk.

Dogs are allowed off the lead on this one.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Aorere?

Yes. Aorere is one of only 287 tracks in New Zealand where dogs can legally run off the lead. Check for seasonal wildlife closures before you unclip.

How long is Aorere?

Aorere is 0.6 km with barely any climb and takes about 8m.

Hikes nearby

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

EasyHIRA
1.3 km↑19 m16m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyHira
0.7 km↑17 m10m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyHIRA
0.1 km↑0 m0m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.

More in Nelson-Tasman

EasyCODG
2.3 km↑123 m40m
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.
EasyCODG
1.0 km↑7 m12m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.

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