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On-leadHard

Tokomaru Valley/Burttons Track

Manawatū-Whanganui

24681013.0 km505 m
↑ 398 m gain↓ 595 m descenthigh 505 msteepest 57 %
DISTANCE13.0 km
ASCENT398 m
DURATION3h 16m
STEEPEST57 %
Nearest emergency vetMassey University Pet Emergency Centre (Te Pokapu Ohotata), Palmerston North~20 min drive · 24/7
0800 738 363
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.

Open track, carry water for the dogUsually a quiet track

About Tokomaru Valley/Burttons Track

Tokomaru Valley/Burttons Track is a track of 13.0 km, in Manawatū-Whanganui.

It sits at the hard end and gains roughly 398 m, pitching up to 57 % at its steepest, and takes about 3h 16m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here on the lead.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Tokomaru Valley/Burttons Track?

Dogs are welcome on Tokomaru Valley/Burttons Track on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Tokomaru Valley/Burttons Track?

Tokomaru Valley/Burttons Track is 13.0 km with roughly 398 m of climb and takes about 3h 16m.

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