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Dogs allowedEasy

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 · WALKERS 4.9 · 9

DOG EFFORT2.4 /5 paws

PARKING10 m away

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This walk comes from licensed public walk data and is being progressively confirmed against the authorities. Signs on the day always win. Evidence: inferred from the licensed data only. Walked it and read the sign? Send us the rule and this line retires. How we check dog rules.

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The route

Good to know

Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy, read the signs at the gate, and give ground-nesting birds and stock their room.

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. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy and read the signs at the gate. Walkers rate it 4.9 / 5 across 9 reviews.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Pukeora Forest of Memories Walk?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Pukeora Forest of Memories Walk by name, so this one rests on the licensed walk data and the district-wide rule rather than a rule-setter's own words. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but that is not the same as a rule saying yes, so keep the lead handy and let the signs at the gate decide.

How long is Pukeora Forest of Memories Walk?

Pukeora Forest of Memories Walk is 2.9 km with roughly 88 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Pukeora Forest of Memories Walk?

Yes, the track has lake access where a dog can cool off. In warm months check the LAWA water quality map for toxic algae warnings first.

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