On-leadModerate
Te Arapiki a Tane Track
Palmerston North · Manawatū-Whanganui · Loop
↑ 71 m gain↓ 69 m descenthigh 75 msteepest 37 %
DISTANCE1.4 km
ASCENT71 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST37 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 37
DOG EFFORT3.4 /5 paws
PARKING10 m away
Nearest emergency vetMassey University Pet Emergency Centre (Te Pokapu Ohotata), Palmerston North
0800 738 363
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.
Palmerston North City Council maps this area as on-lead at ANZAC PARK/TE MOTU O POUTOA. Council zones can be tight, so check the local signs on the day. How we check dog rules.
River swim spotsOpen track, carry water for the dog
Check the water before the dog swims. Toxic algae blooms in NZ rivers and lakes can kill a dog within hours. Scan the LAWA water quality map in warm months and keep dogs away from dark slime on rocks.
About Te Arapiki a Tane Track
Near Palmerston North in Manawatū-Whanganui, Te Arapiki a Tane Track runs 1.4 km as a loop.
Graded moderate, it climbs about 71 m overall, pitching up to 37 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
The track takes in river frontage and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 37 reviews.