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Te Whau Point Walk

Matakohe · Northland · Out & Back

↑ 21 m gain↓ 20 m descenthigh 14 msteepest 6 %
DISTANCE2.9 km
ASCENT21 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST6 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · WALKERS 4.9 · 6
DOG EFFORT1.7 /5 paws

This walk comes from licensed public walk data and is being progressively confirmed against the authorities. Signs on the day always win. Evidence: inferred from the licensed data only. Walked it and read the sign? Send us the rule and this line retires. How we check dog rules.

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Good to know

Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy, read the signs at the gate, and give ground-nesting birds and stock their room.

Beach swimForest shadePaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kids

About Te Whau Point Walk

Te Whau Point Walk covers 2.9 km, near Matakohe in Northland, walked as an out-and-back.

Graded easy, it climbs about 21 m overall, pitching up to 6 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Walkers come for beach walking, native forest, and big views. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy and read the signs at the gate. Walkers rate it 4.9 / 5 across 6 reviews.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Te Whau Point Walk?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Te Whau Point Walk by name, so this one rests on the licensed walk data and the district-wide rule rather than a rule-setter's own words. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but that is not the same as a rule saying yes, so keep the lead handy and let the signs at the gate decide.

How long is Te Whau Point Walk?

Te Whau Point Walk is 2.9 km with roughly 21 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Te Whau Point Walk?

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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