On-leadEasy
The Lakes Walkway Scenic Loop
Tauranga · Bay of Plenty · Loop
↑ 72 m gain↓ 75 m descenthigh 52 msteepest 14 %
DISTANCE6.0 km
ASCENT72 m
DURATION1.5–2 hr
STEEPEST14 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 18
DOG EFFORT2.3 /5 paws
PARKING30 m away
Nearest emergency vetBay After Hours Veterinary Hospital (BAHVET), Tauranga
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.
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 The Lakes Walkway Scenic Loop
The Lakes Walkway Scenic Loop is a loop of 6.0 km, near Tauranga in Bay of Plenty.
It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 72 m, pitching up to 14 % at its steepest, and takes about 1.5–2 hr to walk.
The track takes in lakeside stretches, river frontage, big views, and wildflowers. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 18 reviews.