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Rawene Mangrove Boardwalk

Kaikohe · Northland · Out & Back

↑ 3 m gain↓ 3 m descenthigh 6 msteepest 1 %
DISTANCE1.3 km
DURATIONabout 15 min
STEEPEST1 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · WALKERS 4.1 · 12
DOG EFFORT1.2 /5 paws
PARKING50 m away

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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 swimForest shadeGood with kids

About Rawene Mangrove Boardwalk

Rawene Mangrove Boardwalk covers 1.3 km, near Kaikohe in Northland, walked as an out-and-back.

Expect easy, near-level going, and takes about 15 min to walk.

Walkers come for beach walking, native forest, 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 4.1 / 5 across 12 reviews.

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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 Rawene Mangrove Boardwalk?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Rawene Mangrove Boardwalk 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 Rawene Mangrove Boardwalk?

Rawene Mangrove Boardwalk is 1.3 km with barely any climb and takes about 15 min.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Rawene Mangrove Boardwalk?

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.

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