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Tahunanui Reserve to Parkers Road Boardwalk and Shared Path Cycleway

Tahunanui · Bay of Plenty

↑ 30 m gain↓ 11 m descenthigh 491 msteepest 13 %
DISTANCE1.3 km
ASCENT30 m
DURATION19m
STEEPEST13 %
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Nearest emergency vetBay After Hours Veterinary Hospital (BAHVET), Tauranga~60 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
07 220 9775
The route

Good to know

Dogs can run off-lead here, one of only 323 tracks in Aotearoa where that’s allowed.

Open track, carry water for the dogUsually a quiet track

About Tahunanui Reserve to Parkers Road Boardwalk and Shared Path Cycleway

This short track follows 1.3 km as a track, near Tahunanui in Bay of Plenty.

Walk Nelson - Walk 52

Expect easy going, with around 30 m of climb, pitching up to 13 % at its steepest, and takes about 19m to walk.

Dogs are allowed off the lead on this one.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Tahunanui Reserve to Parkers Road Boardwalk and Shared Path Cycleway?

Yes. Tahunanui Reserve to Parkers Road Boardwalk and Shared Path Cycleway is one of only 323 tracks in New Zealand where dogs can legally run off the lead. Check for seasonal wildlife closures before you unclip.

How long is Tahunanui Reserve to Parkers Road Boardwalk and Shared Path Cycleway?

Tahunanui Reserve to Parkers Road Boardwalk and Shared Path Cycleway is 1.3 km with roughly 30 m of climb and takes about 19m.

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