Off-lead OKModerate
Stormy Point Driving Route on The Country Road
Hunterville · Manawatū-Whanganui · Point to Point
↑ 406 m gain↓ 604 m descenthigh 424 msteepest 12 %
DISTANCE43.1 km
ASCENT406 m
STEEPEST12 %
ROUTEPoint to Point
RATING · HIKERS 4.4 · 2
DOG EFFORT3.6 /5 paws
Nearest emergency vetMassey University Pet Emergency Centre (Te Pokapu Ohotata), Palmerston North
0800 738 363
The route
Good to know
Dogs can run off-lead here, one of only 323 tracks in Aotearoa where that’s allowed.
Check the water before the dog swims. Toxic algae blooms in NZ rivers and lakes can kill a dog within hours. Scan the LAWA water quality map in warm months and keep dogs away from dark slime on rocks.
A multi-day expedition, not an afternoon walk. Plan for huts, weather and full backcountry gear.
This route includes driving sections, check road access and conditions before you set out.
About Stormy Point Driving Route on The Country Road
Near Hunterville in Manawatū-Whanganui, Stormy Point Driving Route on The Country Road runs 43.1 km as a point-to-point.
Graded moderate, it climbs about 406 m overall, pitching up to 12 % at its steepest.
Along the way there are native forest, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are allowed off the lead on this one. Hikers rate it 4.4 / 5 across 2 reviews.