-39.45720, 173.85484
On-leadEasy

Opunake Beach Lookout Walk

Opunake · Taranaki · Out & Back

↑ 14 m gain↓ 14 m descenthigh 21 msteepest 6 %
DISTANCE1.9 km
ASCENT14 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST6 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.3 · 6
DOG EFFORT1.5 /5 paws
PARKING60 m away
Nearest emergency vetA+ VET - Afterhours Plus Vet Emergency Taranaki, New Plymouth~55 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.

Beach swimOpen track, carry water for the dog

About Opunake Beach Lookout Walk

Near Opunake in Taranaki, Opunake Beach Lookout Walk runs 1.9 km as an out-and-back.

Expect easy going, with around 14 m of climb, pitching up to 6 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

The track takes in beach walking and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.3 / 5 across 6 reviews.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Opunake Beach Lookout Walk?

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

How long is Opunake Beach Lookout Walk?

Opunake Beach Lookout Walk is 1.9 km with roughly 14 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Opunake Beach Lookout Walk?

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.

Hikes nearby

The closest dog-friendly tracks to this trailhead, by straight-line distance.

EasyOpunake
9.2 km↑60 m2–2.5 hr★4.3 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyOpunake
1.4 km↑4 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.

More in Taranaki

ModerateNew Plymouth
5.0 km↑14 m1–1.5 hr★5.0 rating
Swim spot
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateNew Plymouth
9.7 km↑102 m2.5–3 hr★4.7 rating
Swim spotShadeSealed underfoot
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.

See every dog-friendly track in Taranaki →

Log this hike+25 XP

Save and Been here stay on this device, no account needed, and show up on your hikes. Logging on the live map plants Banks’ paw on the trailhead and awards XP.