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Redwood Memorial Grove Walk

Rotorua · Bay of Plenty · Loop

0.511.51.9 km356 m
↑ 45 m gain↓ 42 m descenthigh 356 msteepest 17 %
DISTANCE1.9 km
ASCENT45 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST17 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.7 · 589
DOG EFFORT2.3 /5 paws
PARKING20 m away
Nearest emergency vetBay After Hours Veterinary Hospital (BAHVET), Tauranga~55 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
07 220 9775
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.

Forest shadeGood with kidsA popular track, busy on weekends

About Redwood Memorial Grove Walk

Near Rotorua in Bay of Plenty, Redwood Memorial Grove Walk runs 1.9 km as a loop.

Expect easy going, with around 45 m of climb, pitching up to 17 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Walkers come for native forest and wildlife. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.7 / 5 across 589 reviews.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly DOC campsites close to the trailhead, sort out the sleep, then walk.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Redwood Memorial Grove Walk?

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

How long is Redwood Memorial Grove Walk?

Redwood Memorial Grove Walk is 1.9 km with roughly 45 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Redwood Memorial Grove Walk?

Yes. The closest is Moawhitu Campsite, about 20 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

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