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Dogs allowedModerate

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 · WALKERS 4.4 · 109

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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.

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

About Rangikapiti Pā Walk

Rangikapiti Pā Walk covers 1.9 km, near Mangōnui in Northland, walked as a loop.

Expect moderate going, with around 73 m of climb, pitching up to 19 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Along the way there are beach walking, big views, and historic sites. 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 4.4 / 5 across 109 reviews.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly places to sleep within 25 km of the trailhead, each one with the distance shown. Sort out the stay, then walk.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Rangikapiti Pā Walk?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Rangikapiti Pā 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 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.

Walks nearby

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

EasyMangōnui
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EasyMangōnui
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EasyKaitaia
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Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.

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