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On-leadEasy

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 %
Nearest emergency vetA+ VET - Afterhours Plus Vet Emergency Taranaki, New Plymouth~120 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 Sunshine Track

This short track follows 0.9 km as a track, 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 welcome here on the lead.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Sunshine Track?

Dogs are welcome on Sunshine Track on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and 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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