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King Edward Park Walk

Hawera · Taranaki · Out & Back

↑ 0 m gain↓ 0 m descenthigh 108 msteepest 2 %
DISTANCE1.0 km
ASCENT8 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST2 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.0 · 5
DOG EFFORT1.2 /5 paws
PARKING240 m away
Nearest emergency vetA+ VET - Afterhours Plus Vet Emergency Taranaki, New Plymouth~70 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
06 242 1278
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.

Lake swimOpen track, carry water for the dogGood with kidsUsually a quiet track
Check the water before the dog swims. Toxic algae blooms in NZ rivers and lakes can kill a dog within hours. Scan the LAWA water quality map in warm months and keep dogs away from dark slime on rocks.

About King Edward Park Walk

King Edward Park Walk covers 1.0 km, near Hawera in Taranaki, walked as an out-and-back.

Graded easy, it climbs about 8 m overall, pitching up to 2 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

The track takes in lakeside stretches. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.0 / 5 across 5 reviews.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on King Edward Park Walk?

Dogs are welcome on King Edward Park Walk on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is King Edward Park Walk?

King Edward Park Walk is 1.0 km with roughly 8 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on King Edward Park Walk?

Yes, the track has lake access where a dog can cool off. In warm months check the LAWA water quality map for toxic algae warnings first.

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