On-leadEasy
Makotuku River Walkway
Manawatū-Whanganui
↑ 7 m gain↓ 10 m descenthigh 518 msteepest 9 %
DISTANCE0.6 km
ASCENT7 m
DURATION8m
STEEPEST9 %
DirectionsApple MapsForecast at the trailheadOfficial track pageDownload GPXSend the start point to your phone
Nearest emergency vetMassey University Pet Emergency Centre (Te Pokapu Ohotata), Palmerston North
0800 738 363
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 dogUsually a quiet track
About Makotuku River Walkway
This short track follows 0.6 km as a track, in Manawatū-Whanganui.
This newly upgraded walkway follows the Makotuku River, through regenerating and mature native forest, passing several swimming holes, and two loop tr
Expect easy going, with around 7 m of climb, pitching up to 9 % at its steepest, and takes about 8m to walk.
Dogs are welcome here on the lead.