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The Bowentown Walk

Waihi Beach · Bay of Plenty · Loop

↑ 87 m gain↓ 87 m descenthigh 71 msteepest 18 %

DISTANCE2.9 km

ASCENT87 m

DURATION0.5–1 hr

STEEPEST18 %

ROUTELoop

RATING · HIKERS 4.4 · 91

DOG EFFORT2.5 /5 paws

PARKING80 m away

Directions Apple Maps Forecast at the trailhead Download GPX Send the start point to your phone

Nearest emergency vetBay After Hours Veterinary Hospital (BAHVET), Tauranga~40 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.

Beach swimForest shadeGood with kids

About The Bowentown Walk

The Bowentown Walk covers 2.9 km, near Waihi Beach in Bay of Plenty, walked as a loop.

Graded easy, it climbs about 87 m overall, pitching up to 18 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Along the way there are beach walking, native forest, big views, and historic sites. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.4 / 5 across 91 reviews.

Stay nearby

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

Stay & walk

Dickey Flat Campsite

21.2 km awayCampsite details →Stay & walk

Hotoritori Campsite

51.1 km awayCampsite details →

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on The Bowentown Walk?

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

How long is The Bowentown Walk?

The Bowentown Walk is 2.9 km with roughly 87 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on The Bowentown 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.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near The Bowentown Walk?

Yes. The closest is Dickey Flat Campsite, about 21 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

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