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Rotorangi Walkway

Taranaki

[]0.3 km98 m
↑ 1 m gain↓ 32 m descenthigh 98 msteepest 24 %
DISTANCE0.3 km
DURATION4m
STEEPEST24 %
Nearest emergency vetA+ VET - Afterhours Plus Vet Emergency Taranaki, New Plymouth~80 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
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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 Rotorangi Walkway

In Taranaki, Rotorangi Walkway runs 0.3 km as a track.

The walkway crosses the 82m high Patea dam and then heads past three totara carvings which were created by Patea carvers under the tutelage of Reveren

It sits at the easy end and barely climbs, and takes about 4m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here on the lead.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Rotorangi Walkway?

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

How long is Rotorangi Walkway?

Rotorangi Walkway is 0.3 km with barely any climb and takes about 4m.

Hikes nearby

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Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.

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