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On-leadHard

Tararu Track

Waikato

12345.1 km648 m
↑ 418 m gain↓ 15 m descenthigh 648 msteepest 33 %
DISTANCE5.1 km
ASCENT418 m
DURATION1h 43m
STEEPEST33 %
Nearest emergency vetManukau After Hours Veterinary Clinic (Night Vet), Auckland~70 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
09 277 8383
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 Tararu Track

Tararu Track covers 5.1 km, in Waikato, walked as a track.

It sits at the hard end and gains roughly 418 m, pitching up to 33 % at its steepest, and takes about 1h 43m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here on the lead.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Tararu Track?

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

How long is Tararu Track?

Tararu Track is 5.1 km with roughly 418 m of climb and takes about 1h 43m.

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