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Dogs allowedEasy

King Edward Park Walk

Hawera · Taranaki · Out & Back

↑ 0 m gain↓ 0 m descenthigh 108 msteepest 2 %

DISTANCE1.0 km

DURATIONabout 12 min

STEEPEST2 %

ROUTEOut & Back

RATING · WALKERS 4.0 · 5

DOG EFFORT1.2 /5 paws

PARKING240 m away

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This walk comes from licensed public walk data and is being progressively confirmed against the authorities. Signs on the day always win. Evidence: inferred from the licensed data only. Walked it and read the sign? Send us the rule and this line retires. How we check dog rules.

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The route

Good to know

Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy, read the signs at the gate, and give ground-nesting birds and stock their room.

Lake swimOpen track, carry water for the dogGood with kids

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 Hāwera in Taranaki, walked as an out-and-back.

Graded easy, it stays flat overall, and takes about 12 min to walk.

The track takes in lakeside stretches. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy and read the signs at the gate. Walkers rate it 4.0 / 5 across 5 reviews.

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Hawera Holiday Park

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on King Edward Park Walk?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for King Edward Park Walk by name, so this one rests on the licensed walk data and the district-wide rule rather than a rule-setter's own words. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but that is not the same as a rule saying yes, so keep the lead handy and let the signs at the gate decide.

How long is King Edward Park Walk?

King Edward Park Walk is 1.0 km with barely any climb and takes about 12 min.

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.

From the pack

Walked and logged 1 time by the pack, 1 proven with a photo. first proven by Inge & Pip.

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