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On-leadEasy

Karangahake Gorge Tunnel Loop Walk

Waikato

0.511.522.533.9 km90 m
↑ 112 m gain↓ 111 m descenthigh 90 msteepest 46 %
DISTANCE3.9 km
ASCENT112 m
DURATION57m
STEEPEST46 %
Nearest emergency vetBay After Hours Veterinary Hospital (BAHVET), Tauranga~60 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 Karangahake Gorge Tunnel Loop Walk

In Waikato, Karangahake Gorge Tunnel Loop Walk runs 3.9 km as a track.

It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 112 m, pitching up to 46 % at its steepest, and takes about 57m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here on the lead.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Karangahake Gorge Tunnel Loop Walk?

Dogs are welcome on Karangahake Gorge Tunnel Loop Walk on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Karangahake Gorge Tunnel Loop Walk?

Karangahake Gorge Tunnel Loop Walk is 3.9 km with roughly 112 m of climb and takes about 57m.

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