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Off-lead OKEasy

Fireball Road

CODG · Nelson-Tasman

0.511.4 km243 m
↑ 103 m gain↓ 103 m descenthigh 243 msteepest 29 %
DISTANCE1.4 km
ASCENT103 m
DURATION27m
STEEPEST29 %

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

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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 Fireball Road

Fireball Road is a track of 1.4 km, near CODG in Nelson-Tasman.

Graded easy, it climbs about 103 m overall, pitching up to 29 % at its steepest, and takes about 27m to walk.

Dogs are allowed off the lead on this one.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Fireball Road?

Yes. Fireball Road 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 Fireball Road?

Fireball Road is 1.4 km with roughly 103 m of climb and takes about 27m.

Hikes nearby

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

EasyCODG
0.7 km↑2 m8m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyCODG
0.6 km↑19 m9m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyCODG
0.4 km↑7 m5m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.

More in Nelson-Tasman

EasyStoke
0.4 km↑15 m6m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyHIRA
1.3 km↑19 m16m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.

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