On-leadEasy
Huriawa Pā Walk
Waikouaiti · Otago · Loop
↑ 46 m gain↓ 46 m descenthigh 30 msteepest 14 %
DISTANCE2.7 km
ASCENT46 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST14 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 93
DOG EFFORT2.1 /5 paws
PARKING0 m away
Nearest emergency vetDunedin Emergency & After-Hours Vet Clinic (DEVC), Dunedin
03 477 7233
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.
Beach swimRiver swim spotsOpen track, carry water for the dogGood 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 Huriawa Pā Walk
Huriawa Pā Walk covers 2.7 km, near Waikouaiti in Otago, walked as a loop.
Graded easy, it climbs about 46 m overall, pitching up to 14 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
Walkers come for beach walking, river frontage, big views, and wildlife. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 93 reviews.