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Lee Breakwater Port Walk

New Plymouth · Taranaki · Out & Back

↑ 0 m gain↓ 0 m descenthigh 2 msteepest 1 %
DISTANCE1.4 km
ASCENT9 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST1 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 3
DOG EFFORT1.2 /5 paws
PARKING50 m away
Nearest emergency vetA+ VET - Afterhours Plus Vet Emergency Taranaki, New Plymouth~5 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.

Open track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kids

About Lee Breakwater Port Walk

This short track follows 1.4 km as an out-and-back, near New Plymouth in Taranaki.

Graded easy, it climbs about 9 m overall, pitching up to 1 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Along the way there is big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 3 reviews.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Lee Breakwater Port Walk?

Dogs are welcome on Lee Breakwater Port Walk on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Lee Breakwater Port Walk?

Lee Breakwater Port Walk is 1.4 km with roughly 9 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

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