Runs along New Plymouth Loop, which is the longer route the map draws through here. This is its own walk, with its own trailhead and its own page.
-39.06118, 174.03914
Dogs allowedEasy

Te Huanui Takutai Coastal Walkway: Port to Wind Wand

New Plymouth · Taranaki · Point to Point

↑ 18 m gain↓ 21 m descenthigh 15 msteepest 8 %
DISTANCE3.1 km
ASCENT18 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST8 %
ROUTEPoint to Point
RATING · WALKERS 4.3 · 47
DOG EFFORT1.7 /5 paws
PARKING30 m away

The dog rule shown here is resolved against the council zone this walk sits in. Route details come from licensed public walk data. Evidence: the council’s own mapped rule zone. How we check dog rules.

Nearest emergency vetA+ VET - Afterhours Plus Vet Emergency Taranaki, New Plymouth~5 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
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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.

New Plymouth District Council maps this area as dogs allowed at Coastal Walkway. Council zones can be tight, and the bylaw sets its own dog rules inside them, so check the local signs on the day. How we check dog rules.
Beach swimOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kidsPram friendly

Other walkers have reported this walk as pushchair suitable. A fellow walker’s word rather than a council or DOC check, so read the ground as you find it. One heads-up: the map data suggests there may be a small step or a kissing gate somewhere on or near the route, so be ready for one. Noted 2026-08-17.

About Te Huanui Takutai Coastal Walkway: Port to Wind Wand

Te Huanui Takutai Coastal Walkway: Port to Wind Wand covers 3.1 km, near New Plymouth in Taranaki, walked as a point-to-point.

Graded easy, it climbs about 18 m overall, pitching up to 8 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Walkers come for beach walking, big views, town-edge walking, and historic sites. Dogs are allowed here, on the lead. Walkers rate it 4.3 / 5 across 47 reviews.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Te Huanui Takutai Coastal Walkway: Port to Wind Wand?

Yes. Dogs are welcome on Te Huanui Takutai Coastal Walkway: Port to Wind Wand, and New Plymouth District Council maps this spot in its own dog control data, so the council bylaw is the authority here.

How long is Te Huanui Takutai Coastal Walkway: Port to Wind Wand?

Te Huanui Takutai Coastal Walkway: Port to Wind Wand is 3.1 km with roughly 18 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Te Huanui Takutai Coastal Walkway: Port to Wind Wand?

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.

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