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On-leadModerate

Mount Paku Summit Walk

Tairua · Waikato · Out & Back

0.51.0 km158 m
↑ 81 m gain↓ 79 m descenthigh 158 msteepest 29 %
DISTANCE1.1 km
ASCENT81 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST29 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.7 · 285
DOG EFFORT3.5 /5 paws
PARKING10 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.

Open track, carry water for the dogGood with kidsA popular track, busy on weekends

About Mount Paku Summit Walk

Mount Paku Summit Walk is an out-and-back of 1.1 km, near Tairua in Waikato.

It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 81 m, pitching up to 29 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

The track takes in big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.7 / 5 across 285 reviews.

Stay nearby

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

Stay & walk

Booms Flat Campsite

21.1 km awayCampsite details →Stay & walk

Hotoritori Campsite

23.5 km awayCampsite details →
Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Mount Paku Summit Walk?

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

How long is Mount Paku Summit Walk?

Mount Paku Summit Walk is 1.1 km with roughly 81 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Mount Paku Summit Walk?

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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On a curated trip

This track is one leg of a longer dog-friendly route.

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