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Mokopuna Track

Rotorua · Bay of Plenty · Loop

0.511.522.533.6 km355 m
↑ 50 m gain↓ 51 m descenthigh 355 msteepest 14 %
DISTANCE3.7 km
ASCENT50 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST14 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.7 · 416
DOG EFFORT2.1 /5 paws
PARKING10 m away
Nearest emergency vetBay After Hours Veterinary Hospital (BAHVET), Tauranga~55 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
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.

Forest shadeGood with kidsA popular track, busy on weekends

About Mokopuna Track

Near Rotorua in Bay of Plenty, Mokopuna Track runs 3.7 km as a loop.

It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 50 m, pitching up to 14 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.

Along the way there are native forest and wildlife. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.7 / 5 across 416 reviews.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly DOC campsites close to the trailhead, sort out the sleep, then walk.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Mokopuna Track?

Dogs are welcome on Mokopuna Track on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Mokopuna Track?

Mokopuna Track is 3.7 km with roughly 50 m of climb and takes about 1–1.5 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Mokopuna Track?

Yes. The closest is Moawhitu Campsite, about 20 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

Hikes nearby

The closest dog-friendly tracks to this trailhead, by straight-line distance.

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ModerateRotorua
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ModerateRotorua
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ModerateRotorua
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Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.

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EasyTauranga
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