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On-leadModerate

Te Tiringa Peak Walk

Whakatane · Bay of Plenty · Out & Back

1234.5 km233 m
↑ 226 m gain↓ 224 m descenthigh 233 msteepest 20 %
DISTANCE4.5 km
ASCENT226 m
DURATION1.5–2 hr
STEEPEST20 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 32
DOG EFFORT3.1 /5 paws
PARKING0 m away
Nearest emergency vetBay After Hours Veterinary Hospital (BAHVET), Tauranga~80 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
07 220 9775
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.

Forest shade2 stiles on route

About Te Tiringa Peak Walk

Te Tiringa Peak Walk covers 4.5 km, near Whakatane in Bay of Plenty, walked as an out-and-back.

Graded moderate, it climbs about 226 m overall, pitching up to 20 % at its steepest, and takes about 1.5–2 hr to walk.

The track takes in native forest and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 32 reviews.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly DOC campsites close to the trailhead, sort out the sleep, then walk.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Te Tiringa Peak Walk?

Dogs are welcome on Te Tiringa Peak Walk on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Te Tiringa Peak Walk?

Te Tiringa Peak Walk is 4.5 km with roughly 226 m of climb and takes about 1.5–2 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Te Tiringa Peak Walk?

Yes. The closest is Moawhitu Campsite, about 38 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

Hikes nearby

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