On-leadHard
Te Puru Track to Crosbies Hut
Thames · Waikato · Out & Back
↑ 940 m gain↓ 938 m descenthigh 717 msteepest 32 %
DISTANCE18.7 km
ASCENT940 m
DURATION7.5–8 hr
STEEPEST32 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.3 · 19
DOG EFFORT5.0 /5 paws
Nearest emergency vetManukau After Hours Veterinary Clinic (Night Vet), Auckland
09 277 8383
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 spotsForest shade
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 Puru Track to Crosbies Hut
Near Thames in Waikato, Te Puru Track to Crosbies Hut runs 18.7 km as an out-and-back.
Expect hard going, with around 940 m of climb, pitching up to 32 % at its steepest, and takes about 7.5–8 hr to walk.
Along the way there are native forest, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.3 / 5 across 19 reviews.