Hiking Dogs
Runs along Crosbies Hut via Waiotahi Track, which is the longer route the map draws through here. This is its own walk, with its own trailhead and its own page.
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Dogs allowedModerate

Waiotahi To Karaka Tramping Track

Waikato

123456.3 km580 m
↑ 89 m gain↓ 512 m descenthigh 580 msteepest 26 %
DISTANCE6.3 km
ASCENT89 m
DURATION1h 24m
STEEPEST26 %
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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.

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The route

Good to know

Dogs are allowed here. Keep them on the lead, watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.

Usually a quiet track

About Waiotahi To Karaka Tramping Track

This long walk follows 6.3 km, in Waikato.

Graded moderate, it climbs about 89 m overall, pitching up to 26 % at its steepest, and takes about 1h 24m to walk.

Dogs are allowed here, on the lead.

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

Te Puru Holiday Park

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

Tasman Holiday Parks – Miranda

24.7 km away · Dogs by arrangement, ask firstCampground details →
Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Waiotahi To Karaka Tramping Track?

Yes. Dogs are welcome on Waiotahi To Karaka Tramping Track, per the Department of Conservation listing for this track. Watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Waiotahi To Karaka Tramping Track?

Waiotahi To Karaka Tramping Track is 6.3 km with roughly 89 m of climb and takes about 1h 24m.

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