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Tainui Reserve Walk

Havelock North · Hawke's Bay · Loop

0.511.522.4 km93 m
↑ 65 m gain↓ 66 m descenthigh 93 msteepest 14 %
DISTANCE2.4 km
ASCENT65 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST14 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.2 · 35
DOG EFFORT2.2 /5 paws
PARKING180 m away
DirectionsApple MapsForecast at the trailheadDownload GPXSend the start point to your phone
Nearest emergency vetHBAH - Hawke's Bay Urgent Care & After Hours Veterinary Clinic, Hastings~10 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
06 651 7103
The route

Good to know

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

Forest shadeGood with kids

About Tainui Reserve Walk

This moderate-length track follows 2.4 km as a loop, near Havelock North in Hawke's Bay.

It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 65 m, pitching up to 14 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Walkers come for native forest. Dogs are allowed off the lead on this one. Hikers rate it 4.2 / 5 across 35 reviews.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly DOC campsites close to the trailhead, sort out the sleep, then walk.

Stay & walk

Waikari River Mouth Campsite

59.4 km awayCampsite details →
Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Tainui Reserve Walk?

Yes. Tainui Reserve Walk 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 Tainui Reserve Walk?

Tainui Reserve Walk is 2.4 km with roughly 65 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Tainui Reserve Walk?

Yes. The closest is Waikari River Mouth Campsite, about 59 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

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