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Dogs allowedEasy

Bledisloe Park Loop Walk

Palmerston North · Manawatū-Whanganui · Loop

↑ 8 m gain↓ 8 m descenthigh 45 msteepest 5 %
DISTANCE2.4 km
ASCENT8 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST5 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · WALKERS 4.3 · 43
DOG EFFORT1.5 /5 paws
PARKING10 m away

The dog rule shown here is resolved against the council zone this walk sits in. Route details come from licensed public walk data. Evidence: the council’s own mapped rule zone. How we check dog rules.

Nearest emergency vetMassey University Pet Emergency Centre (Te Pokapū Ohotata), Palmerston North~5 min drive · 24/7
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The route

Good to know

Dogs are allowed here. Keep them on the lead, watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.

Palmerston North City Council maps this area as dogs allowed at BLEDISLOE PARK. Council zones can be tight, and the bylaw sets its own dog rules inside them, so check the local signs on the day. How we check dog rules.
River swim spotsForest shadeGood with kids
Check the water before the dog swims. Toxic algae blooms in NZ rivers and lakes can kill a dog within hours. Scan the LAWA water quality map in warm months and keep dogs away from dark slime on rocks.

About Bledisloe Park Loop Walk

Near Palmerston North in Manawatū-Whanganui, Bledisloe Park Loop Walk runs 2.4 km as a loop.

Graded easy, it climbs about 8 m overall, pitching up to 5 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Along the way there are native forest and river frontage. Dogs are allowed here, on the lead. Walkers rate it 4.3 / 5 across 43 reviews.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly places to sleep within 25 km of the trailhead, each one with the distance shown. Sort out the stay, then walk.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Bledisloe Park Loop Walk?

Yes. Dogs are welcome on Bledisloe Park Loop Walk, and Palmerston North City Council maps this spot in its own dog control data, so the council bylaw is the authority here.

How long is Bledisloe Park Loop Walk?

Bledisloe Park Loop Walk is 2.4 km with roughly 8 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Bledisloe Park Loop Walk?

Yes, the track has river access where a dog can cool off. In warm months check the LAWA water quality map for toxic algae warnings first.

From the pack

Walked and logged 2 times by the pack, 1 proven with a photo. first proven by Julie & Benji.

Walks nearby

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