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Dogs allowedEasy

Lonely Bay Beach Track

Whitianga · Waikato · Out & Back

↑ 17 m gain↓ 17 m descenthigh 36 msteepest 14 %
DISTANCE0.3 km
ASCENT17 m
DURATIONabout 6 min
STEEPEST14 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · WALKERS 4.4 · 14
DOG EFFORT2.5 /5 paws
PARKING10 m away

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Good to know

Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy, read the signs at the gate, and give ground-nesting birds and stock their room.

Beach swimForest shadeGood with kids

About Lonely Bay Beach Track

Lonely Bay Beach Track is an out-and-back of 0.3 km, near Whitianga in Waikato.

Graded easy, it climbs about 17 m overall, pitching up to 14 % at its steepest, and takes about 6 min to walk.

Walkers come for beach walking, native forest, and big views. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy and read the signs at the gate. Walkers rate it 4.4 / 5 across 14 reviews.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Lonely Bay Beach Track?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Lonely Bay Beach Track by name, so this one rests on the licensed walk data and the district-wide rule rather than a rule-setter's own words. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but that is not the same as a rule saying yes, so keep the lead handy and let the signs at the gate decide.

How long is Lonely Bay Beach Track?

Lonely Bay Beach Track is 0.3 km with roughly 17 m of climb and takes about 6 min.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Lonely Bay Beach Track?

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.

From the pack

Walked and logged 1 time by the pack, 1 proven with a photo. first proven by Inge & Pip.

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