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Off-lead OKEasy

Kaka

HIRA · Nelson-Tasman

0.511.5 km440 m
↑ 0 m gain↓ 382 m descenthigh 440 msteepest 63 %
DISTANCE1.5 km
DURATION18m
STEEPEST63 %

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~5 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 Kaka

This short track follows 1.5 km as a track, near HIRA in Nelson-Tasman.

Expect easy, near-level going, and takes about 18m to walk.

Dogs are allowed off the lead on this one.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Kaka?

Yes. Kaka 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 Kaka?

Kaka is 1.5 km with barely any climb and takes about 18m.

Hikes nearby

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

EasyHIRA
1.5 km↑0 m18m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyHIRA
1.2 km↑0 m14m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyHira
1.1 km↑42 m16m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyHira
1.1 km↑40 m17m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.

More in Nelson-Tasman

EasyCODG
0.1 km↑0 m0m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyCODG
0.6 km↑19 m9m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyCODG
1.2 km↑106 m25m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.

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