On-leadModerate
Old West Road To Atawhai Park
Palmerston North · Manawatū-Whanganui · Out & Back
↑ 67 m gain↓ 66 m descenthigh 79 msteepest 14 %
DISTANCE3.9 km
ASCENT67 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST14 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 2
DOG EFFORT2.2 /5 paws
PARKING0 m away
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 Old West Road To Atawhai Park
Old West Road To Atawhai Park is an out-and-back of 3.9 km, near Palmerston North in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Expect moderate going, with around 67 m of climb, pitching up to 14 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.
The track takes in native forest, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 2 reviews.