On-leadHard
Lake Ngatu from Sandhills Road
Awanui · Northland · Out & Back
↑ 133 m gain↓ 131 m descenthigh 49 msteepest 9 %
DISTANCE19.8 km
ASCENT133 m
DURATION6.5–7 hr
STEEPEST9 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 2.5 · 2
DOG EFFORT3.4 /5 paws
Nearest emergency vetMaunu Road Vet Clinic (Northland Veterinary Group) - 24/7 after-hours, Whangarei
09 470 1060
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.
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 Lake Ngatu from Sandhills Road
Lake Ngatu from Sandhills Road covers 19.8 km, near Awanui in Northland, walked as an out-and-back.
Graded hard, it climbs about 133 m overall, pitching up to 9 % at its steepest, and takes about 6.5–7 hr to walk.
The track takes in native forest, lakeside stretches, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 2.5 / 5 across 2 reviews.