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Off-lead OKEasy

Hira Ridge

Hira · Nelson-Tasman

↑ 0 m gain↓ 0 m descenthigh 456 m
DISTANCE0.2 km
DURATION1m
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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.

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 Hira Ridge

Hira Ridge covers 0.2 km, near Hira in Nelson-Tasman, walked as a track.

Graded easy, it stays flat overall, and takes about 1m to walk.

Dogs are allowed off the lead on this one.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Hira Ridge?

Yes. Hira Ridge 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 Hira Ridge?

Hira Ridge is 0.2 km with barely any climb and takes about 1m.

Where dogs are welcome in NZGear checklist for dog hikes

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