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Dogs allowedEasy

Kihikihi Cycleway

Waikato

↑ 18 m gain↓ 5 m descenthigh 61 msteepest 4 %
DISTANCE4.0 km
ASCENT18 m
DURATION49m
STEEPEST4 %

Route and dog-access details for this walk come from the Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa and the contributing council, licensed CC BY 4.0. Evidence: coded dog-access data in the licensed source. How we check dog rules.

Nearest emergency vetWaikato After Hours Veterinary Hospital (WAVH), Hamilton~30 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
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The route

Good to know

Dogs are allowed here. Keep them on the lead, watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.

Pram friendlyUsually a quiet track

Herenga a Nuku records this walk as suitable for a wheelchair, mobility scooter or pushchair. National Tracks Dataset, acquired 2026-08-17. It describes the built track, not today’s conditions, so the signs on the ground still win.

About Kihikihi Cycleway

In Waikato, Kihikihi Cycleway runs 4.0 km.

An easy track suitable for walking and cycling which extends from Te Awamutu to Kihikihi. On-street paths between the two towns.

Expect easy going, with around 18 m of climb, pitching up to 4 % at its steepest, and takes about 49m to walk.

Dogs are allowed here, on the lead.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly places to sleep within 25 km of the trailhead, each one with the distance shown. Sort out the stay, then walk.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Kihikihi Cycleway?

Yes. Dogs are welcome on Kihikihi Cycleway, per the council access data for this track. Watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Kihikihi Cycleway?

Kihikihi Cycleway is 4.0 km with roughly 18 m of climb and takes about 49m.

Walks nearby

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

EasyTe Awamutu
3.2 km↑20 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kidsPram friendly
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
Easy
1.7 km↑16 m21m
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyOhaupo
1.3 km↑46 mabout 21 min★4.5 rating
Shade
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyTe Awamutu
6.0 km↑7 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kidsPram friendly
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.

More in Waikato

EasyRaglan
1.3 km↑14 m16 min
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateCoromandel
3.4 km↑86 m0.5–1 hr★4.2 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardPaeroa
15 km↑281 m5.5–6 hr★4.4 rating
Swim spotShadeSealed underfoot
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Hard.

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