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Orphanage Stream - Suffolk Road/Bridgewater Lane

Stoke · Bay of Plenty

↑ 30 m gain↓ 11 m descenthigh 491 msteepest 13 %
DISTANCE1.3 km
ASCENT30 m
DURATION19m
STEEPEST13 %
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Nearest emergency vetBay After Hours Veterinary Hospital (BAHVET), Tauranga~60 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
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The route

Good to know

Dogs can run off-lead here, one of only 323 tracks in Aotearoa where that’s allowed.

Open track, carry water for the dogUsually a quiet track

About Orphanage Stream - Suffolk Road/Bridgewater Lane

Near Stoke in Bay of Plenty, Orphanage Stream - Suffolk Road/Bridgewater Lane runs 1.3 km as a track.

It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 30 m, pitching up to 13 % at its steepest, and takes about 19m to walk.

Dogs are allowed off the lead on this one.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Orphanage Stream - Suffolk Road/Bridgewater Lane?

Yes. Orphanage Stream - Suffolk Road/Bridgewater Lane is one of only 323 tracks in New Zealand where dogs can legally run off the lead. Check for seasonal wildlife closures before you unclip.

How long is Orphanage Stream - Suffolk Road/Bridgewater Lane?

Orphanage Stream - Suffolk Road/Bridgewater Lane is 1.3 km with roughly 30 m of climb and takes about 19m.

Where dogs are welcome in NZGear checklist for dog hikes

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