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On-leadEasy

Kauri Block Walk

Coromandel · Waikato · Out & Back

↑ 115 m gain↓ 115 m descenthigh 83 msteepest 22 %

DISTANCE3.1 km

ASCENT115 m

DURATION0.5–1 hr

STEEPEST22 %

ROUTEOut & Back

RATING · HIKERS 4.4 · 71

DOG EFFORT2.8 /5 paws

PARKING220 m away

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Nearest emergency vetAnimal Emergency at VSA - Sylvia Park, Auckland~70 min drive · 24/7

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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.

Forest shadeGood with kids

About Kauri Block Walk

Kauri Block Walk covers 3.1 km, near Coromandel in Waikato, walked as an out-and-back.

It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 115 m, pitching up to 22 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

The track takes in native forest and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.4 / 5 across 71 reviews.

Stay nearby

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

Stay & walk

Booms Flat Campsite

37.9 km awayCampsite details →Stay & walk

Hotoritori Campsite

39.7 km awayCampsite details →

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Kauri Block Walk?

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

How long is Kauri Block Walk?

Kauri Block Walk is 3.1 km with roughly 115 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Kauri Block Walk?

Yes. The closest is Booms Flat Campsite, about 38 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

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