Bledisloe to Old West Road
Palmerston North · Manawatū-Whanganui · Out & Back
The dog rule shown here is resolved against the council zone this walk sits in. Route details come from licensed public walk data. The rule-setter’s own wording: “Palmerston North City Council maps the Atawhai Park playground as "Dogs prohibited", and defines that class as "Dogs are not allowed in these areas. This includes places such as cemeteries, sportsfields, swimming pools, and around children's play equipment." (Palmerston North City Council, PNCC Dog Control Areas.) About 1 km in, the path runs along the edge of that playground and passes within roughly 12 m of the play equipment, so stay on the path and keep your dog out of the play area. The rest of this walk crosses council on-leash reserves the whole way”. Evidence: the council’s own mapped rule zone. How we check dog rules.
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.
About Bledisloe to Old West Road
Bledisloe to Old West Road covers 6.0 km, near Palmerston North in Manawatū-Whanganui, walked as an out-and-back.
It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 90 m, pitching up to 16 % at its steepest, and takes about 1.5–2 hr to walk.
The track takes in native forest, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are allowed here, on the lead. Walkers rate it 4.2 / 5 across 36 reviews.
