On-leadModerate
Uretara Stream and Park Road Reserve Walk
Katikati · Bay of Plenty · Out & Back
↑ 13 m gain↓ 13 m descenthigh 10 msteepest 4 %
DISTANCE7.4 km
ASCENT13 m
DURATION2–2.5 hr
STEEPEST4 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.7 · 17
DOG EFFORT1.9 /5 paws
PARKING10 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.
River swim spotsOpen track, carry water for the dog
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 Uretara Stream and Park Road Reserve Walk
This long track follows 7.4 km as an out-and-back, near Katikati in Bay of Plenty.
Expect moderate going, with around 13 m of climb, pitching up to 4 % at its steepest, and takes about 2–2.5 hr to walk.
Walkers come for river frontage, big views, wildlife, and historic sites. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.7 / 5 across 17 reviews.