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Dogs allowedEasy

Blue Lake Track (Non-Pcl Section)

Bay of Plenty

↑ 138 m gain↓ 128 m descenthigh 482 msteepest 63 %

DISTANCE4.3 km

ASCENT138 m

DURATION1h 5m

STEEPEST63 %

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Route and dog-access details for this walk come from the Department of Conservation, licensed CC BY 4.0. Evidence: coded dog-access data in the licensed source. How we check dog rules.

Nearest emergency vetBay After Hours Veterinary Hospital (BAHVET), Tauranga~60 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)

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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.

Usually a quiet track

About Blue Lake Track (Non-Pcl Section)

Blue Lake Track (Non-Pcl Section) covers 4.3 km, in Bay of Plenty.

Graded easy, it climbs about 138 m overall, pitching up to 63 % at its steepest, and takes about 1h 5m to walk.

Dogs are allowed here, on the lead.

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.

Stay & walk

Rotorua Blue Lake TOP 10 Holiday Park

0.5 km away · Dogs by arrangement, ask firstCampground details →Stay & walk

Holdens Bay Holiday Park

7.6 km away · Dogs by arrangement, ask firstCampground details →

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Blue Lake Track (Non-Pcl Section)?

Yes. Dogs are welcome on Blue Lake Track (Non-Pcl Section), per the Department of Conservation listing for this track. Watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Blue Lake Track (Non-Pcl Section)?

Blue Lake Track (Non-Pcl Section) is 4.3 km with roughly 138 m of climb and takes about 1h 5m.

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