On-leadEasy
Orakei Korako Geyser Field
Atiamuri · Waikato · Loop
↑ 47 m gain↓ 47 m descenthigh 338 msteepest 10 %
DISTANCE1.9 km
ASCENT47 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST10 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.8 · 123
DOG EFFORT2.0 /5 paws
PARKING270 m away
Nearest emergency vetBay After Hours Veterinary Hospital (BAHVET), Tauranga
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.
Hot springsLake swimRiver swim spotsOpen track, carry water for the dogGood with kidsA popular track, busy on weekends
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 Orakei Korako Geyser Field
Orakei Korako Geyser Field is a loop of 1.9 km, near Atiamuri in Waikato.
Expect easy going, with around 47 m of climb, pitching up to 10 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
Along the way there are lakeside stretches, hot springs, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.8 / 5 across 123 reviews.