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On-leadModerate

Kokako Walk & Cycleway

Haast · West Coast · Out & Back

↑ 15 m gain↓ 12 m descenthigh 18 msteepest 1 %
DISTANCE10.1 km
ASCENT15 m
DURATION2.5–3 hr
STEEPEST1 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.3 · 15
DOG EFFORT2.1 /5 paws
PARKING180 m away
Nearest emergency vetRemarkable Vets (Queenstown) - 24hr emergency, Queenstown~150 min drive · 24/7
03 442 1411
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 swimForest shade

About Kokako Walk & Cycleway

This long track follows 10.1 km as an out-and-back, near Haast in West Coast.

It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 15 m, pitching up to 1 % at its steepest, and takes about 2.5–3 hr to walk.

Along the way there are beach walking and native forest. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.3 / 5 across 15 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 Kokako Walk & Cycleway?

Dogs are welcome on Kokako Walk & Cycleway on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Kokako Walk & Cycleway?

Kokako Walk & Cycleway is 10.1 km with roughly 15 m of climb and takes about 2.5–3 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Kokako Walk & Cycleway?

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

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Kokako Walk & Cycleway?

Yes. The closest is Boundary Creek Campsite, about 53 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

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