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Owens Park to Riverstone Park Bush Walk

Tauranga · Bay of Plenty · Out & Back

0.511.52.1 km39 m
↑ 30 m gain↓ 30 m descenthigh 39 msteepest 7 %
DISTANCE2.1 km
ASCENT30 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST7 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.0 · 30
DOG EFFORT1.7 /5 paws
PARKING360 m away
Nearest emergency vetBay After Hours Veterinary Hospital (BAHVET), Tauranga~5 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
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.

Forest shadeGood with kids

About Owens Park to Riverstone Park Bush Walk

Near Tauranga in Bay of Plenty, Owens Park to Riverstone Park Bush Walk runs 2.1 km as an out-and-back.

It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 30 m, pitching up to 7 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Along the way there is native forest. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.0 / 5 across 30 reviews.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly DOC campsites close to the trailhead, sort out the sleep, then walk.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Owens Park to Riverstone Park Bush Walk ?

Dogs are welcome on Owens Park to Riverstone Park Bush Walk on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Owens Park to Riverstone Park Bush Walk ?

Owens Park to Riverstone Park Bush Walk is 2.1 km with roughly 30 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Owens Park to Riverstone Park Bush Walk ?

Yes. The closest is Dickey Flat Campsite, about 51 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

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