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On-leadEasy

Keruru Track

Te Puke · Bay of Plenty · Loop

↑ 29 m gain↓ 30 m descenthigh 477 msteepest 7 %
DISTANCE2.4 km
ASCENT29 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST7 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.0 · 21
DOG EFFORT1.7 /5 paws
PARKING50 m away
Nearest emergency vetBay After Hours Veterinary Hospital (BAHVET), Tauranga~25 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
07 220 9775
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 Keruru Track

This moderate-length track follows 2.4 km as a loop, near Te Puke in Bay of Plenty.

Graded easy, it climbs about 29 m overall, pitching up to 7 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Walkers come for big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.0 / 5 across 21 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 Keruru Track?

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

How long is Keruru Track?

Keruru Track is 2.4 km with roughly 29 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Keruru Track?

Yes. The closest is Moawhitu Campsite, about 42 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.

ModerateMamaku
0.8 km↑8 m0.5–1 hr★3.3 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyTe Puke
3.1 km↑48 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateTauranga
5.3 km↑45 m1.5–2 hr★4.0 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.

More in Bay of Plenty

EasyKatikati
3.5 km↑6 m0.5–1 hr★4.0 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.

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