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TRT - Taupahi Reserve Tk

Waikato

↑ 9 m gain↓ 1 m descenthigh 383 msteepest 2 %
DISTANCE2.0 km
ASCENT9 m
DURATION24m
STEEPEST2 %
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Route and dog-access details for this walk come from the Department of Conservation, licensed CC BY 4.0. Evidence: coded dog-access data in the licensed source. How we check dog rules.

Nearest emergency vetHBAH - Hawke's Bay Urgent Care & After Hours Veterinary Clinic, Hastings~130 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
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The route

Good to know

Dogs are allowed here. Watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.

Usually a quiet track
Check before you go. DOC is replacing the 70 year old Major Jones bridge. DOC says construction runs between 20 April and 30 September 2026, and that the existing bridge and the Tongariro River Trail will generally remain open, with temporary windows of closure to keep visitors safe. Emma and Baxter walked it on 30 August 2026 and found the old bridge still crossable both ways, with a short track closure on the true left and a detour down by the river to get past it. DOC, New bridge underway for Tongariro River Trail (14 April 2026)
Check before you go. The Tongariro River is home to the endangered whio (blue duck). DOC asks you to keep dogs under control at all times, and on a leash during whio nesting season, August to October. DOC, Tongariro River Trail

About TRT - Taupahi Reserve Tk

TRT - Taupahi Reserve Tk is a short walk of 2.0 km, in Waikato.

Expect easy going, with around 9 m of climb, pitching up to 2 % at its steepest, and takes about 24m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly places to sleep within 25 km of the trailhead, each one with the distance shown. Sort out the stay, then walk.

Stay & walk

Parklands Motor Lodge & Holiday Park

1.1 km away · Dogs by arrangement, ask firstCampground details →Stay & walk

Turangi Kiwi Holiday Park

1.5 km away · Dogs welcomeCampground details →
Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on TRT - Taupahi Reserve Tk?

Yes. Dogs are welcome on TRT - Taupahi Reserve Tk, per the Department of Conservation listing for this track. Watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is TRT - Taupahi Reserve Tk?

TRT - Taupahi Reserve Tk is 2.0 km with roughly 9 m of climb and takes about 24m.

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Tongariro River Trail

ModerateTūrangi
14 km↑122 m3.5–4 hr★4.3 rating
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