On-leadEasy
Ohakune Lakes Reserve Loop
Ohakune · Manawatū-Whanganui · Loop
↑ 16 m gain↓ 18 m descenthigh 584 msteepest 8 %
DISTANCE1.8 km
ASCENT16 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST8 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.8 · 24
DOG EFFORT1.6 /5 paws
Nearest emergency vetMassey University Pet Emergency Centre (Te Pokapu Ohotata), Palmerston North
0800 738 363
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.
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 Ohakune Lakes Reserve Loop
Ohakune Lakes Reserve Loop covers 1.8 km, near Ohakune in Manawatū-Whanganui, walked as a loop.
Expect easy going, with around 16 m of climb, pitching up to 8 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
Along the way there are native forest, lakeside stretches, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.8 / 5 across 24 reviews.