On-leadEasy
Whangarei Falls Scenic Reserve Loop
Whangarei · Northland · Loop
↑ 13 m gain↓ 14 m descenthigh 84 msteepest 11 %
DISTANCE1.0 km
ASCENT13 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST11 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 265
DOG EFFORT1.8 /5 paws
PARKING20 m away
Nearest emergency vetMaunu Road Vet Clinic (Northland Veterinary Group) - 24/7 after-hours, Whangarei
09 470 1060
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 spotsWaterfallForest shadePaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kidsA popular track, busy on weekends
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 Whangarei Falls Scenic Reserve Loop
Near Whangarei in Northland, Whangarei Falls Scenic Reserve Loop runs 1.0 km as a loop.
Expect easy going, with around 13 m of climb, pitching up to 11 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
Along the way there are native forest, river frontage, big views, and waterfalls. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 265 reviews.