On-leadEasy
Porrit Park Loop
Hamilton · Waikato · Loop
↑ 10 m gain↓ 10 m descenthigh 46 msteepest 5 %
DISTANCE1.8 km
ASCENT10 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST5 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 3.6 · 6
DOG EFFORT1.5 /5 paws
PARKING60 m away
Nearest emergency vetWaikato After Hours Veterinary Hospital (WAVH), Hamilton
07 839 5656
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.
Hamilton City Council maps this area as off-lead at Porritt Stadium Park. Council zones can be tight, so check the local signs on the day. How we check dog rules.
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 Porrit Park Loop
Porrit Park Loop is a loop of 1.8 km, near Hamilton in Waikato.
Graded easy, it climbs about 10 m overall, pitching up to 5 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
The track takes in lakeside stretches and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 3.6 / 5 across 6 reviews.