On-leadModerate
Ratamaire Road Track
Ohakune · Manawatū-Whanganui · Out & Back
↑ 210 m gain↓ 210 m descenthigh 695 msteepest 10 %
DISTANCE13.8 km
ASCENT210 m
DURATION3.5–4 hr
STEEPEST10 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 5.0 · 2
DOG EFFORT3.0 /5 paws
Nearest emergency vetMassey University Pet Emergency Centre (Te Pokapu Ohotata), Palmerston North
0800 738 363
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 Ratamaire Road Track
Ratamaire Road Track is an out-and-back of 13.8 km, near Ohakune in Manawatū-Whanganui.
It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 210 m, pitching up to 10 % at its steepest, and takes about 3.5–4 hr to walk.
Walkers come for big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 5.0 / 5 across 2 reviews.