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Dogs allowedEasy

Sunshine Track

Manawatū-Whanganui

0.50.9 km340 m
↑ 130 m gain↓ 0 m descenthigh 340 msteepest 40 %
DISTANCE0.9 km
ASCENT130 m
DURATION23m
STEEPEST40 %

Route and dog-access details for this walk come from the Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa and the contributing council, licensed CC BY 4.0. Evidence: coded dog-access data in the licensed source. How we check dog rules.

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The route

Good to know

Dogs are allowed here. Keep them on the lead, watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.

Usually a quiet track

About Sunshine Track

This short walk follows 0.9 km, in Manawatū-Whanganui.

This is not a very long walk but it is really lovely and worth the effort. Cross Victory Bridge and turn left down Marsack Road and the entrance to th

Graded easy, it climbs about 130 m overall, pitching up to 40 % at its steepest, and takes about 23m to walk.

Dogs are allowed here, on the lead.

Stay nearby

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 Sunshine Track?

Yes. Dogs are welcome on Sunshine Track, per the council access data for this track. Watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Sunshine Track?

Sunshine Track is 0.9 km with roughly 130 m of climb and takes about 23m.

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