On-leadEasy
Les Batkin Reserve Walk
Tuakau · Waikato · Loop
↑ 3 m gain↓ 3 m descenthigh 7 msteepest 2 %
DISTANCE1.3 km
ASCENT12 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST2 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 3.0 · 3
DOG EFFORT1.3 /5 paws
Nearest emergency vetManukau After Hours Veterinary Clinic (Night Vet), Auckland
09 277 8383
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.
River swim spotsOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kidsUsually a quiet track
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 Les Batkin Reserve Walk
Les Batkin Reserve Walk is a loop of 1.3 km, near Tuakau in Waikato.
Graded easy, it climbs about 12 m overall, pitching up to 2 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
Along the way there are river frontage, big views, and wildlife. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 3.0 / 5 across 3 reviews.