On-leadEasy
Tuapiro Point Walk
Katikati · Bay of Plenty · Out & Back
↑ 6 m gain↓ 6 m descenthigh 9 msteepest 6 %
DISTANCE3.5 km
ASCENT6 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST6 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.0 · 16
DOG EFFORT1.6 /5 paws
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.
About Tuapiro Point Walk
This moderate-length track follows 3.5 km as an out-and-back, near Katikati in Bay of Plenty.
Graded easy, it climbs about 6 m overall, pitching up to 6 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
Along the way there are beach walking, big views, wildflowers, and wildlife. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.0 / 5 across 16 reviews.