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On-leadEasy

Karangahake Tunnel

Waikato

↑ 57 m gain↓ 49 m descenthigh 83 msteepest 16 %
DISTANCE3.3 km
ASCENT57 m
DURATION45m
STEEPEST16 %
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 Tunnel

This moderate-length track follows 3.3 km as a track, in Waikato.

Graded easy, it climbs about 57 m overall, pitching up to 16 % at its steepest, and takes about 45m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here on the lead.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Karangahake Tunnel?

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

How long is Karangahake Tunnel?

Karangahake Tunnel is 3.3 km with roughly 57 m of climb and takes about 45m.

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