On-leadEasy
Te Kowhai Walk
Hamilton · Waikato · Out & Back
↑ 6 m gain↓ 6 m descenthigh 23 msteepest 2 %
DISTANCE4.8 km
ASCENT6 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST2 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.0 · 37
DOG EFFORT1.6 /5 paws
PARKING90 m away
Nearest emergency vetWaikato After Hours Veterinary Hospital (WAVH), Hamilton
07 839 5656
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.
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 Kowhai Walk
Te Kowhai Walk covers 4.8 km, near Hamilton in Waikato, walked as an out-and-back.
Expect easy going, with around 6 m of climb, pitching up to 2 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.
The track takes in native forest, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.0 / 5 across 37 reviews.