On-leadEasy
Matapihi Rail Bridge Walkway
Tauranga · Bay of Plenty · Out & Back
↑ 4 m gain↓ 4 m descenthigh 6 msteepest 5 %
DISTANCE2.6 km
ASCENT13 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST5 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 31
DOG EFFORT1.5 /5 paws
PARKING20 m away
Nearest emergency vetBay After Hours Veterinary Hospital (BAHVET), Tauranga
07 220 9775
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 Matapihi Rail Bridge Walkway
Near Tauranga in Bay of Plenty, Matapihi Rail Bridge Walkway runs 2.6 km as an out-and-back.
Graded easy, it climbs about 13 m overall, pitching up to 5 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
The track takes in big views, an old rail formation, town-edge walking, and historic sites. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 31 reviews.