Hiking Dogs Search hikes, regions…Search…
-35.24547, 174.11958
On-leadEasy

Tapeka Point Track

Russell · Northland · Out & Back

0.50.9 km50 m
↑ 40 m gain↓ 40 m descenthigh 50 msteepest 15 %
DISTANCE1.0 km
ASCENT40 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST15 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.8 · 122
DOG EFFORT2.4 /5 paws
PARKING180 m away
DirectionsApple MapsForecast at the trailheadDownload GPXSend the start point to your phone
Nearest emergency vetMaunu Road Vet Clinic (Northland Veterinary Group) - 24/7 after-hours, Whangarei~65 min drive · 24/7
09 470 1060
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 dogA popular track, busy on weekends

About Tapeka Point Track

Tapeka Point Track covers 1.0 km, near Russell in Northland, walked as an out-and-back.

It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 40 m, pitching up to 15 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Along the way there are beach walking, big views, and historic sites. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.8 / 5 across 122 reviews.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Tapeka Point Track?

Dogs are welcome on Tapeka Point Track on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Tapeka Point Track?

Tapeka Point Track is 1.0 km with roughly 40 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Tapeka Point Track?

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.

DOC dog-access rulesGear checklist for dog hikes

Hikes nearby

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

Tapeka Pt Tk

Easy
0.4 km↑16 m6m

Jim’s Walkway

EasyRussell
1.1 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
ShadeGood with kids

Paihia Beach Lookout Track

EasyPaihia
0.3 km↑12 m0.5–1 hr★3.7 rating
Swim spotShade

More in Northland

Te Whau Point Walk

EasyMatakohe
2.9 km↑21 m0.5–1 hr★4.9 rating
Swim spotShadeSealed underfootGood with kids

Arethusa Reserve Walk

EasyKaitaia
1.8 km↑6 m0.5–1 hr★4.0 rating
ShadeGood with kids

See every dog-friendly track in Northland →

On a curated trip

This track is one leg of a longer dog-friendly route.

Bay of Islands & Kerikeri Coastal Escape
Log this hike+25 XP

Save and Been here stay on this device, no account needed, and show up on your hikes. Logging on the live map plants Banks’ paw on the trailhead and awards XP.