Hiking Dogs Search hikes, regions…Search…
-34.98514, 173.52444
On-leadModerate

Rangikapiti Pā Walk

Mangonui · Northland · Loop

0.511.52.0 km84 m
↑ 73 m gain↓ 78 m descenthigh 84 msteepest 19 %
DISTANCE1.9 km
ASCENT73 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST19 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.4 · 109
DOG EFFORT2.6 /5 paws
PARKING20 m away
DirectionsApple MapsForecast at the trailheadDownload GPXSend the start point to your phone
Nearest emergency vetMaunu Road Vet Clinic (Northland Veterinary Group) - 24/7 after-hours, Whangarei~125 min drive · 24/7
09 470 1060
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.

Beach swimOpen track, carry water for the dogGood with kidsA popular track, busy on weekends

About Rangikapiti Pā Walk

This short track follows 1.9 km as a loop, near Mangonui in Northland.

It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 73 m, pitching up to 19 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Walkers come for beach walking, big views, and historic sites. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.4 / 5 across 109 reviews.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Rangikapiti Pā Walk?

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

How long is Rangikapiti Pā Walk?

Rangikapiti Pā Walk is 1.9 km with roughly 73 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Rangikapiti Pā Walk?

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

DOC dog-access rulesGear checklist for dog hikes

Hikes nearby

The closest dog-friendly tracks to this trailhead, by straight-line distance.

Hihi Beach Walk

EasyMangonui
1.3 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.0 rating
Swim spotGood with kids

Taupo Bay Beach Walk

EasyMangonui
1.9 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★5.0 rating
Swim spotGood with kids

Te Ahu Loop

EasyKaitaia
1.9 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Swim spotGood with kids

Gumdiggers Park Walk

EasyAwanui
1.1 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.2 rating
ShadeGood with kids

More in Northland

Tapeka Point Track

EasyRussell
1.0 km↑40 m0.5–1 hr★4.8 rating
Swim spot

Tapeka Pt Tk

Easy
0.4 km↑16 m6m

Te Ngaere Beach Walk

EasyKaeo
1.6 km↑4 m0.5–1 hr★4.7 rating
Swim spotGood with kids

See every dog-friendly track in Northland →

Log this hike+48 XP

Save and Been here stay on this device, no account needed, and show up on your hikes. Logging on the live map plants Banks’ paw on the trailhead and awards XP.