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Keirunga Gardens Loop

Havelock North · Hawke's Bay · Loop

↑ 13 m gain↓ 12 m descenthigh 56 msteepest 6 %
DISTANCE1.0 km
ASCENT13 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST6 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 3.4 · 5
DOG EFFORT1.6 /5 paws
PARKING20 m away
Nearest emergency vetHBAH - Hawke's Bay Urgent Care & After Hours Veterinary Clinic, Hastings~10 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
06 651 7103
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 dogGood with kids

About Keirunga Gardens Loop

Keirunga Gardens Loop is a loop of 1.0 km, near Havelock North in Hawke's Bay.

Expect easy going, with around 13 m of climb, pitching up to 6 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 3.4 / 5 across 5 reviews.

Stay nearby

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

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Keirunga Gardens Loop?

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

How long is Keirunga Gardens Loop?

Keirunga Gardens Loop is 1.0 km with roughly 13 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Keirunga Gardens Loop?

Yes. The closest is Waikari River Mouth Campsite, about 60 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

Hikes nearby

The closest dog-friendly tracks to this trailhead, by straight-line distance.

EasyHavelock North
2.4 km↑65 m0.5–1 hr★4.2 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyHavelock North
0.8 km↑26 m0.5–1 hr★3.9 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyHavelock North
2.3 km↑4 m0.5–1 hr★3.8 rating
Good with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.

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Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.

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