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Yatton Park, Esk & Fraser Street Reserves Walk

Tauranga · Bay of Plenty · Out & Back

0.511.522.533.6 km38 m
↑ 33 m gain↓ 33 m descenthigh 38 msteepest 18 %
DISTANCE3.7 km
ASCENT33 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST18 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.3 · 30
DOG EFFORT2.3 /5 paws
PARKING50 m away
Nearest emergency vetBay After Hours Veterinary Hospital (BAHVET), Tauranga~5 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
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.

Forest shadeGood with kids

About Yatton Park, Esk & Fraser Street Reserves Walk

This moderate-length track follows 3.7 km as an out-and-back, near Tauranga in Bay of Plenty.

Expect easy going, with around 33 m of climb, pitching up to 18 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.

The track takes in native forest and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.3 / 5 across 30 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 Yatton Park, Esk & Fraser Street Reserves Walk?

Dogs are welcome on Yatton Park, Esk & Fraser Street Reserves Walk on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Yatton Park, Esk & Fraser Street Reserves Walk?

Yatton Park, Esk & Fraser Street Reserves Walk is 3.7 km with roughly 33 m of climb and takes about 1–1.5 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Yatton Park, Esk & Fraser Street Reserves Walk?

Yes. The closest is Dickey Flat Campsite, about 47 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

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