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On-leadEasy

Kaiti-Titirangi Loop walk

Gisborne · Loop

↑ 121 m gain↓ 120 m descenthigh 133 msteepest 19 %

DISTANCE5.0 km

ASCENT121 m

DURATION1–1.5 hr

STEEPEST19 %

ROUTELoop

RATING · HIKERS 4.3 · 27

DOG EFFORT2.7 /5 paws

PARKING50 m away

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Nearest emergency vetHBAH - Hawke's Bay Urgent Care & After Hours Veterinary Clinic, Hastings~175 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)

06 651 7103

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.

Gisborne District Council maps this area as on-lead at City Boundary. Council zones can be tight, so check the local signs on the day. How we check dog rules.

Beach swimForest shadePaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kids

About Kaiti-Titirangi Loop walk

Kaiti-Titirangi Loop walk is a loop of 5.0 km, in Gisborne.

Graded easy, it climbs about 121 m overall, pitching up to 19 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.

Along the way there are beach walking, native forest, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.3 / 5 across 27 reviews.

Stay nearby

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

Stay & walk

Anaura Bay Campsite

54.3 km awayCampsite details →

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Kaiti-Titirangi Loop walk?

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

How long is Kaiti-Titirangi Loop walk?

Kaiti-Titirangi Loop walk is 5.0 km with roughly 121 m of climb and takes about 1–1.5 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Kaiti-Titirangi Loop walk?

Yes, the track has beach access where a dog can cool off. In warm months check the LAWA water quality map for toxic algae warnings first.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Kaiti-Titirangi Loop walk?

Yes. The closest is Anaura Bay Campsite, about 54 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.