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On-leadEasy

Birkenhead War Memorial Park Loop

Auckland · Loop

0.511.52.2 km76 m
↑ 42 m gain↓ 42 m descenthigh 76 msteepest 11 %
DISTANCE2.3 km
ASCENT42 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST11 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.3 · 81
DOG EFFORT2.0 /5 paws
PARKING30 m away
Nearest emergency vetNorth Shore Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care, Auckland~5 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
09 443 5640
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 kidsA popular track, busy on weekends

About Birkenhead War Memorial Park Loop

Birkenhead War Memorial Park Loop covers 2.3 km, in Auckland, walked as a loop.

It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 42 m, pitching up to 11 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Walkers come for native forest. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.3 / 5 across 81 reviews.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Birkenhead War Memorial Park Loop?

Dogs are welcome on Birkenhead War Memorial Park Loop on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Birkenhead War Memorial Park Loop?

Birkenhead War Memorial Park Loop is 2.3 km with roughly 42 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

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