On-leadEasy
Foxton Manawatu River Walk
Foxton · Manawatū-Whanganui · Out & Back
↑ 17 m gain↓ 15 m descenthigh 16 msteepest 11 %
DISTANCE2.4 km
ASCENT17 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST11 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 2.5 · 7
DOG EFFORT1.8 /5 paws
PARKING270 m away
Nearest emergency vetMassey University Pet Emergency Centre (Te Pokapu Ohotata), Palmerston North
0800 738 363
The route
Good to know
On the lead here. Keep it to two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds, as on most NZ tracks.
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 Foxton Manawatu River Walk
This moderate-length track follows 2.4 km as an out-and-back, near Foxton in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Expect easy going, with around 17 m of climb, pitching up to 11 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
Walkers come for native forest, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 2.5 / 5 across 7 reviews.