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On-leadHard

Whangaiterenga To Karaka Track

Waikato

1234567.9 km602 m
↑ 637 m gain↓ 170 m descenthigh 602 msteepest 39 %
DISTANCE7.9 km
ASCENT637 m
DURATION2h 39m
STEEPEST39 %
Nearest emergency vetManukau After Hours Veterinary Clinic (Night Vet), Auckland~80 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
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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.

Open track, carry water for the dogUsually a quiet track

About Whangaiterenga To Karaka Track

Whangaiterenga To Karaka Track is a track of 7.9 km, in Waikato.

Expect hard going, with around 637 m of climb, pitching up to 39 % at its steepest, and takes about 2h 39m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here on the lead.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Whangaiterenga To Karaka Track?

Dogs are welcome on Whangaiterenga To Karaka Track on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Whangaiterenga To Karaka Track?

Whangaiterenga To Karaka Track is 7.9 km with roughly 637 m of climb and takes about 2h 39m.

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