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On-leadEasy

Tairua River Trail

Waikato

↑ 0 m gain↓ 2 m descenthigh 2 msteepest 2 %
DISTANCE0.7 km
DURATION8m
STEEPEST2 %
Nearest emergency vetBay After Hours Veterinary Hospital (BAHVET), Tauranga~95 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 Tairua River Trail

Tairua River Trail is a track of 0.7 km, in Waikato.

The whole trail from the Pauanui Waterways to its termination point at the Tairua River approximately 6.2K is now called the “The Tairua River Trail”

Expect easy, near-level going, and takes about 8m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here on the lead.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Tairua River Trail?

Dogs are welcome on Tairua River Trail on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Tairua River Trail?

Tairua River Trail is 0.7 km with barely any climb and takes about 8m.

Hikes nearby

The closest dog-friendly tracks to this trailhead, by straight-line distance.

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Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateTairua
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Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateTairua
4.0 km↑169 m★4.4 rating
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