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On-leadEasy

Kahikatea Short Walk

Waikato

↑ 20 m gain↓ 26 m descenthigh 83 msteepest 22 %
DISTANCE0.7 km
ASCENT20 m
DURATION10m
STEEPEST22 %
Nearest emergency vetManukau After Hours Veterinary Clinic (Night Vet), Auckland~80 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
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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 track

About Kahikatea Short Walk

Kahikatea Short Walk is a track of 0.7 km, in Waikato.

It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 20 m, pitching up to 22 % at its steepest, and takes about 10m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here on the lead.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Kahikatea Short Walk?

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

How long is Kahikatea Short Walk?

Kahikatea Short Walk is 0.7 km with roughly 20 m of climb and takes about 10m.

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