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On-leadEasy

Yarndleys Bush Walk

Ohaupo · Waikato · Loop

0.511.3 km79 m
↑ 46 m gain↓ 45 m descenthigh 79 msteepest 20 %
DISTANCE1.3 km
ASCENT46 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST20 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 18
DOG EFFORT2.5 /5 paws
Nearest emergency vetWaikato After Hours Veterinary Hospital (WAVH), Hamilton~25 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
07 839 5656
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.

Forest shade

About Yarndleys Bush Walk

This short track follows 1.3 km as a loop, near Ohaupo in Waikato.

Graded easy, it climbs about 46 m overall, pitching up to 20 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Walkers come for native forest and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 18 reviews.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly DOC campsites close to the trailhead, sort out the sleep, then walk.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Yarndleys Bush Walk?

Dogs are welcome on Yarndleys Bush Walk on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Yarndleys Bush Walk?

Yarndleys Bush Walk is 1.3 km with roughly 46 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Yarndleys Bush Walk?

Yes. The closest is Arohena Campsite, about 37 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

Hikes nearby

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