On-leadEasy
Te Araroa: Palmerston North
Palmerston North · Manawatū-Whanganui · Point to Point
↑ 83 m gain↓ 77 m descenthigh 79 msteepest 15 %
DISTANCE12.2 km
ASCENT83 m
DURATION2.5–3 hr
STEEPEST15 %
ROUTEPoint to Point
DOG EFFORT2.9 /5 paws
PARKING110 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.
River swim spotsOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceUsually a quiet track3 stiles on route
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 Araroa: Palmerston North
Te Araroa: Palmerston North is a point-to-point of 12.2 km, near Palmerston North in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Expect easy going, with around 83 m of climb, pitching up to 15 % at its steepest, and takes about 2.5–3 hr to walk.
Walkers come for river frontage, big views, and town-edge walking. Dogs are welcome here on the lead.