On-leadEasy
Hatea Loop Walkway
Whangarei · Northland · Loop
↑ 10 m gain↓ 10 m descenthigh 8 msteepest 4 %
DISTANCE4.3 km
ASCENT10 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST4 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 262
DOG EFFORT1.6 /5 paws
PARKING60 m away
Nearest emergency vetMaunu Road Vet Clinic (Northland Veterinary Group) - 24/7 after-hours, Whangarei
09 470 1060
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.
River swim spotsOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kidsA popular track, busy on weekends
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 Hatea Loop Walkway
Hatea Loop Walkway is a loop of 4.3 km, near Whangarei in Northland.
Expect easy going, with around 10 m of climb, pitching up to 4 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
Along the way there are river frontage and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 262 reviews.