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Kawhia Walk

Kawhia · Waikato · Out & Back

↑ 22 m gain↓ 22 m descenthigh 15 msteepest 10 %
DISTANCE1.3 km
ASCENT22 m
DURATIONabout 14 min
STEEPEST10 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · WALKERS 4.2 · 3
DOG EFFORT1.8 /5 paws
PARKING20 m away

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The route

Good to know

Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy, read the signs at the gate, and give ground-nesting birds and stock their room.

Beach swimOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kids

About Kawhia Walk

Kawhia Walk covers 1.3 km, near Kawhia in Waikato, walked as an out-and-back.

Expect easy going, with around 22 m of climb, pitching up to 10 % at its steepest, and takes about 14 min to walk.

Walkers come for beach walking, big views, and historic sites. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy and read the signs at the gate. Walkers rate it 4.2 / 5 across 3 reviews.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Kawhia Walk?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Kawhia Walk by name, so this one rests on the licensed walk data and the district-wide rule rather than a rule-setter's own words. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but that is not the same as a rule saying yes, so keep the lead handy and let the signs at the gate decide.

How long is Kawhia Walk?

Kawhia Walk is 1.3 km with roughly 22 m of climb and takes about 14 min.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Kawhia 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.

Walks nearby

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EasyRaglan
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EasyTe Anga
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Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.

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EasyAtiamuri
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EasyTūrangi
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