On-leadEasy
He Ara Kotahi Shared Pathway
Palmerston North · Manawatū-Whanganui · Point to Point
↑ 64 m gain↓ 49 m descenthigh 52 msteepest 14 %
DISTANCE7.2 km
ASCENT64 m
DURATION1.5–2 hr
STEEPEST14 %
ROUTEPoint to Point
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 93
DOG EFFORT2.4 /5 paws
PARKING240 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 He Ara Kotahi Shared Pathway
Near Palmerston North in Manawatū-Whanganui, He Ara Kotahi Shared Pathway runs 7.2 km as a point-to-point.
Expect easy going, with around 64 m of climb, pitching up to 14 % at its steepest, and takes about 1.5–2 hr to walk.
Along the way there are native forest, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 93 reviews.