On-leadEasy
Hamilton Park Loop
Gore · Southland · Loop
↑ 0 m gain↓ 0 m descenthigh 84 msteepest 2 %
DISTANCE1.8 km
ASCENT31 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST2 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 15
DOG EFFORT1.3 /5 paws
PARKING540 m away
Nearest emergency vetNorthern Southland Vets - Riversdale (24/7 emergency), Riversdale
03 202 5636
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 Hamilton Park Loop
This short track follows 1.8 km as a loop, near Gore in Southland.
It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 31 m, pitching up to 2 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
The track takes in river frontage and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 15 reviews.