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On-leadEasy

Pukawa Loop Walk

Waikato

0.511.2 km490 m
↑ 40 m gain↓ 60 m descenthigh 490 msteepest 18 %
DISTANCE1.2 km
ASCENT40 m
DURATION18m
STEEPEST18 %
Nearest emergency vetHBAH - Hawke's Bay Urgent Care & After Hours Veterinary Clinic, Hastings~140 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
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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 Loop Walk

In Waikato, Pukawa Loop Walk runs 1.2 km as a track.

Graded easy, it climbs about 40 m overall, pitching up to 18 % at its steepest, and takes about 18m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here on the lead.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Pukawa Loop Walk?

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

How long is Pukawa Loop Walk?

Pukawa Loop Walk is 1.2 km with roughly 40 m of climb and takes about 18m.

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