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Howie Park Walk

Morrinsville · Waikato · Out & Back

↑ 15 m gain↓ 14 m descenthigh 46 msteepest 8 %
DISTANCE0.6 km
ASCENT15 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST8 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 5.0 · 3
DOG EFFORT1.8 /5 paws
PARKING90 m away
Nearest emergency vetWaikato After Hours Veterinary Hospital (WAVH), Hamilton~30 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
07 839 5656
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.

Forest shadeGood with kidsUsually a quiet track

About Howie Park Walk

Howie Park Walk covers 0.6 km, near Morrinsville in Waikato, walked as an out-and-back.

It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 15 m, pitching up to 8 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Walkers come for native forest and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 5.0 / 5 across 3 reviews.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly DOC campsites close to the trailhead, sort out the sleep, then walk.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Howie Park Walk?

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

How long is Howie Park Walk?

Howie Park Walk is 0.6 km with roughly 15 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Howie Park Walk?

Yes. The closest is Dickey Flat Campsite, about 30 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

Hikes nearby

The closest dog-friendly tracks to this trailhead, by straight-line distance.

EasyMorrinsville
2.3 km↑30 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyMorrinsville
1.3 km↑6 m0.5–1 hr★3.0 rating
Sealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateMorrinsville
6.4 km↑41 m2–2.5 hr★4.4 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.

More in Waikato

EasyHamilton
3.9 km↑4 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotShadeSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTuakau
2.4 km↑65 m0.5–1 hr★4.2 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.

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