On-leadEasy
Kawhia Walk
Kawhia · Waikato · Out & Back
↑ 22 m gain↓ 22 m descenthigh 15 msteepest 10 %
DISTANCE1.3 km
ASCENT22 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST10 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.2 · 3
DOG EFFORT1.8 /5 paws
PARKING20 m away
Nearest emergency vetWaikato After Hours Veterinary Hospital (WAVH), Hamilton
07 839 5656
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.
Beach swimOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kidsUsually a quiet track
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 0.5–1 hr to walk.
Walkers come for beach walking, big views, and historic sites. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.2 / 5 across 3 reviews.