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Hicks Park Loop

Hawera · Taranaki · Loop

↑ 4 m gain↓ 4 m descenthigh 108 msteepest 4 %
DISTANCE1.3 km
ASCENT16 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST4 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.0 · 1
DOG EFFORT1.3 /5 paws
PARKING80 m away
Nearest emergency vetA+ VET - Afterhours Plus Vet Emergency Taranaki, New Plymouth~70 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
06 242 1278
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.

Open track, carry water for the dogUsually a quiet trackStile on route

About Hicks Park Loop

Hicks Park Loop covers 1.3 km, near Hawera in Taranaki, walked as a loop.

It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 16 m, pitching up to 4 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Along the way there is big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.0 / 5 across 1 reviews.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Hicks Park Loop?

Dogs are welcome on Hicks Park Loop on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Hicks Park Loop?

Hicks Park Loop is 1.3 km with roughly 16 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

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