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Location & access
DOC track reference point, not a verified trailhead, entrance or the whole route. Check the official route directions before travel.
Official location informationLocation source
DOC track reference point, not a verified trailhead, entrance or the whole route.
Reference point: -39.22665, 176.90375. WGS84 coordinates retained at the official service's returned precision; decimal resolution is not survey accuracy. Source positional accuracy is not specified.
DOC Maps walking and tramping reference point (WGS84), exact official-page GUID / Department of Conservation. Checked 2026-10-12.
Key facts
- Distance
- 1.1 km loop
- Walking time
- 20 min
- Track grade
- Easy
- Location
- Tūtira area
- Dog access
- No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules.
Checked against official sources on 8 October 2026. Rules and conditions are set by Department of Conservation — confirm with them before you go.
Route overview
A family-friendly, short walk around Lake Waikōpiro that offers a chance to view native plants and wildlife.
This DOC directory entry covers Waikōpiro Loop Track in Hawke's Bay, within Tūtira area. Where DOC groups several walks, times and grades refer to the listed options rather than a single continuous itinerary.
Distance, time and grade
- Distance: 1.1 km loop
- Walking time: 20 min
- DOC grade: Easy
Access and alerts
Source checked 2026-10-08. This page is a dated snapshot, not a live track-status report. Check current DOC route information immediately before travelling. An absence of listed alerts does not establish that a route is open.
- Waikōpiro Loop Track access; First published on 8 June 2026. Last reviewed on 1 September 2026.
Dog access
No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules.
Description
The Waikōpiro Track follows the shoreline of Lake Waikōpiro, passing both native and introduced plants. It is a short, flat walk suitable for families.
Getting there
Starting from Bay View stay on State Highway 2 for 31 km.
Turn right into Lake Tūtira Regional park. Make sure to keep to the left and wait for a safe time to turn if turning right onto this road.
Waikōpiro Loop Track is just inside the gate as you drive in.
Know before you go
Non-motorised boats only are permitted on the lake.
Sources and reuse
Route descriptions and practical information reproduced from the Department of Conservation, Crown copyright, under CC BY 4.0, subject to DOC's copyright policy. Formatting has been adapted, including flattening page sections; follow the original DOC page for maps, section-specific layout, current notices and linked documents. Outdoor Next is independent and is not endorsed by DOC.
The accompanying photograph is a licensed general hiking illustration, not a photograph of this route.
