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Tokorangi Pa Loop

Rotorua · Bay of Plenty · Loop

246810.0 km534 m
↑ 375 m gain↓ 374 m descenthigh 534 msteepest 26 %
DISTANCE10.1 km
ASCENT375 m
DURATION3–3.5 hr
STEEPEST26 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 638
DOG EFFORT3.7 /5 paws
PARKING50 m away
Nearest emergency vetBay After Hours Veterinary Hospital (BAHVET), Tauranga~55 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 shadeGood with kidsA popular track, busy on weekends

About Tokorangi Pa Loop

Tokorangi Pa Loop covers 10.1 km, near Rotorua in Bay of Plenty, walked as a loop.

Expect moderate going, with around 375 m of climb, pitching up to 26 % at its steepest, and takes about 3–3.5 hr to walk.

The track takes in native forest, big views, and historic sites. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 638 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 Tokorangi Pa Loop?

Dogs are welcome on Tokorangi Pa Loop on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Tokorangi Pa Loop?

Tokorangi Pa Loop is 10.1 km with roughly 375 m of climb and takes about 3–3.5 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Tokorangi Pa Loop?

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

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