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Dogs allowedEasy

Tauranga Bay Crpk To Seal Colony Track

West Coast

↑ 15 m gain↓ 0 m descenthigh 24 msteepest 26 %

DISTANCE0.4 km

ASCENT15 m

DURATION6m

STEEPEST26 %

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Route and dog-access details for this walk come from the Department of Conservation, licensed CC BY 4.0. Evidence: coded dog-access data in the licensed source. How we check dog rules.

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The route

Good to know

Dogs are allowed here. Keep them on the lead, watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.

Pram friendlyUsually a quiet track

DOC lists this as a wheelchair-accessible short walk: well formed, even surface, no steps or steep sections, and bridged stream crossings. DOC track categories, checked 2026-08-17.

About Tauranga Bay Crpk To Seal Colony Track

This short walk follows 0.4 km, in West Coast.

Graded easy, it climbs about 15 m overall, pitching up to 26 % at its steepest, and takes about 6m to walk.

Dogs are allowed here, on the lead.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly places to sleep within 25 km of the trailhead, each one with the distance shown. Sort out the stay, then walk.

Stay & walk

Carters Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

8.2 km away · Dogs by arrangement, ask firstCampground details →Stay & walk

Charleston Motor Camp

16.0 km away · Dogs by arrangement, ask firstCampground details →

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Tauranga Bay Crpk To Seal Colony Track?

Yes. Dogs are welcome on Tauranga Bay Crpk To Seal Colony Track, per the Department of Conservation listing for this track. Watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Tauranga Bay Crpk To Seal Colony Track?

Tauranga Bay Crpk To Seal Colony Track is 0.4 km with roughly 15 m of climb and takes about 6m.

From the pack

Walked and logged 1 time by the pack, 1 proven with a photo. first proven by Melissa & Indiana.

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