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On-leadEasy

Pukawa

Waikato

0.511.2 km396 m
↑ 7 m gain↓ 37 m descenthigh 396 msteepest 10 %
DISTANCE1.2 km
ASCENT7 m
DURATION15m
STEEPEST10 %
Nearest emergency vetHBAH - Hawke's Bay Urgent Care & After Hours Veterinary Clinic, Hastings~140 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
06 651 7103
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.

Open track, carry water for the dogUsually a quiet track

About Pukawa

In Waikato, Pukawa runs 1.2 km as a track.

Expect easy going, with around 7 m of climb, pitching up to 10 % at its steepest, and takes about 15m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here on the lead.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Pukawa?

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

How long is Pukawa?

Pukawa is 1.2 km with roughly 7 m of climb and takes about 15m.

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