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Poorman Valley Stream Walk to Dog Park

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 Poorman Valley Stream Walk to Dog Park

Poorman Valley Stream Walk to Dog Park is a track of 1.3 km, in Bay of Plenty.

Graded easy, it climbs about 30 m overall, 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 Poorman Valley Stream Walk to Dog Park?

Yes. Poorman Valley Stream Walk to Dog Park 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 Poorman Valley Stream Walk to Dog Park?

Poorman Valley Stream Walk to Dog Park 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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