On-leadEasy
Kiwi Wandering Trail
Whakatane · Bay of Plenty · Point to Point
↑ 4 m gain↓ 3 m descenthigh 8 msteepest 5 %
DISTANCE1.8 km
ASCENT16 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST5 %
ROUTEPoint to Point
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 14
DOG EFFORT1.4 /5 paws
PARKING20 m away
Nearest emergency vetBay After Hours Veterinary Hospital (BAHVET), Tauranga
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.
Beach swimRiver swim spotsOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood 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 Kiwi Wandering Trail
This short track follows 1.8 km as a point-to-point, near Whakatane in Bay of Plenty.
Expect easy going, with around 16 m of climb, pitching up to 5 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
Walkers come for beach walking, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 14 reviews.