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On-leadModerate

Mount Paku Loop

Tairua · Waikato · Loop

0.511.522.534.0 km158 m
↑ 169 m gain↓ 169 m descenthigh 158 msteepest 29 %
DISTANCE4.0 km
ASCENT169 m
STEEPEST29 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.4 · 58
DOG EFFORT3.3 /5 paws
PARKING30 m away
DirectionsApple MapsForecast at the trailheadDownload GPXSend the start point to your phone
Nearest emergency vetBay After Hours Veterinary Hospital (BAHVET), Tauranga~100 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.

Beach swimOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surface

About Mount Paku Loop

This moderate-length track follows 4.0 km as a loop, near Tairua in Waikato.

Graded moderate, it climbs about 169 m overall, pitching up to 29 % at its steepest.

Walkers come for beach walking and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.4 / 5 across 58 reviews.

Stay nearby

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

Stay & walk

Booms Flat Campsite

20.8 km awayCampsite details →Stay & walk

Hotoritori Campsite

23.2 km awayCampsite details →
Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Mount Paku Loop?

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

How long is Mount Paku Loop?

Mount Paku Loop is 4.0 km with roughly 169 m of climb.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Mount Paku Loop?

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.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Mount Paku Loop?

Yes. The closest is Booms Flat Campsite, about 21 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

DOC dog-access rulesCamping with your dogGear checklist for dog hikes

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