On-leadEasy
Pukeora Forest of Memories Walk
Waipukurau · Hawke's Bay · Loop
↑ 88 m gain↓ 88 m descenthigh 194 msteepest 16 %
DISTANCE2.9 km
ASCENT88 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST16 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.9 · 9
DOG EFFORT2.4 /5 paws
PARKING10 m away
Nearest emergency vetHBAH - Hawke's Bay Urgent Care & After Hours Veterinary Clinic, Hastings
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.
Lake swimForest shade
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 Pukeora Forest of Memories Walk
Pukeora Forest of Memories Walk is a loop of 2.9 km, near Waipukurau in Hawke's Bay.
Expect easy going, with around 88 m of climb, pitching up to 16 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
Along the way there are native forest, lakeside stretches, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.9 / 5 across 9 reviews.