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On-leadEasy

Pa Lookout Walk

Coromandel · Waikato · Out & Back

0.511.5 km82 m
↑ 80 m gain↓ 79 m descenthigh 82 msteepest 19 %
DISTANCE1.6 km
ASCENT80 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST19 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 36
DOG EFFORT2.8 /5 paws
PARKING210 m away
Nearest emergency vetAnimal Emergency at VSA - Sylvia Park, Auckland~70 min drive · 24/7
09 849 2121
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 Pa Lookout Walk

Near Coromandel in Waikato, Pa Lookout Walk runs 1.6 km as an out-and-back.

It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 80 m, pitching up to 19 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Along the way there are native forest and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 36 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 Pa Lookout Walk?

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

How long is Pa Lookout Walk?

Pa Lookout Walk is 1.6 km with roughly 80 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Pa Lookout Walk?

Yes. The closest is Booms Flat Campsite, about 38 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

Hikes nearby

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

EasyCoromandel
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ModerateCoromandel
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ModerateCoromandel
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EasyCoromandel
1.3 km↑61 m0.5–1 hr★4.0 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.

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ModerateWaihi
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Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyRaglan
2.9 km↑89 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotShadeSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateThames
5.6 km↑121 m1.5–2 hr★4.7 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.

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