Pukete is a leafy river side suburb in northwestern Hamilton in New Zealand. Pukete has two primary schools: Pukete Primary school (years 1-6) and Te Rapa Primary school (years 1-8). Pukete Pa is located in the north of the suburb on a cliff on the Waikato River bank. The Pa was in use up until the arrival of military settlers in 1863. The Pa is located at the northern end of the riverside Braithwate Park. The cobblestoned walk in the park has a grass dog exercise area. The riverside walkway, which includes many pedestrian bridges, can be used by walkers or cyclists, but the lower sections are subject to flooding in winter. Using the walkway it is possible to get to the CBD avoiding all roads by cycling in 20 minutes. A pedestrian bridge links Braithwaite Park to Flagstaff on the eastern side of the Waikato River.