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On-leadEasy

Tamawhariua Reserve Walk

Katikati · Bay of Plenty · Loop

↑ 10 m gain↓ 10 m descenthigh 9 msteepest 5 %

DISTANCE2.9 km

ASCENT10 m

DURATION0.5–1 hr

STEEPEST5 %

ROUTELoop

RATING · HIKERS 4.0 · 13

DOG EFFORT1.6 /5 paws

PARKING30 m away

Directions Apple Maps Forecast at the trailhead Download GPX Send the start point to your phone

Nearest emergency vetBay After Hours Veterinary Hospital (BAHVET), Tauranga~30 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)

07 220 9775

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.

Beach swimOpen track, carry water for the dogGood with kids6 kissing gates on route

About Tamawhariua Reserve Walk

Near Katikati in Bay of Plenty, Tamawhariua Reserve Walk runs 2.9 km as a loop.

It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 10 m, pitching up to 5 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

The track takes in beach walking and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.0 / 5 across 13 reviews.

Stay nearby

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

Stay & walk

Dickey Flat Campsite

21.7 km awayCampsite details →Stay & walk

Hotoritori Campsite

57.2 km awayCampsite details →

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

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

Dogs are welcome on Tamawhariua Reserve Walk on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Tamawhariua Reserve Walk?

Tamawhariua Reserve Walk is 2.9 km with roughly 10 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Tamawhariua Reserve Walk?

Yes, the track has beach access where a dog can cool off. In warm months check the LAWA water quality map for toxic algae warnings first.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Tamawhariua Reserve Walk?

Yes. The closest is Dickey Flat Campsite, about 22 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

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