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On-leadEasy

Naumai Park Walk

Hawera · Taranaki · Out & Back

↑ 15 m gain↓ 15 m descenthigh 109 msteepest 7 %
DISTANCE0.6 km
ASCENT15 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST7 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.3 · 5
DOG EFFORT1.7 /5 paws
PARKING10 m away
Nearest emergency vetA+ VET - Afterhours Plus Vet Emergency Taranaki, New Plymouth~70 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
06 242 1278
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.

Lake swimForest shadeGood with kidsUsually a quiet track
Check the water before the dog swims. Toxic algae blooms in NZ rivers and lakes can kill a dog within hours. Scan the LAWA water quality map in warm months and keep dogs away from dark slime on rocks.

About Naumai Park Walk

Naumai Park Walk is an out-and-back of 0.6 km, near Hawera in Taranaki.

Graded easy, it climbs about 15 m overall, pitching up to 7 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Along the way there are native forest and lakeside stretches. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.3 / 5 across 5 reviews.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Naumai Park Walk?

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

How long is Naumai Park Walk?

Naumai Park Walk is 0.6 km with roughly 15 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Naumai Park Walk?

Yes, the track has lake access where a dog can cool off. In warm months check the LAWA water quality map for toxic algae warnings first.

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