On-leadEasy
Burswood Esplanade Loop
Auckland · Loop
↑ 3 m gain↓ 3 m descenthigh 10 msteepest 4 %
DISTANCE5.8 km
ASCENT78 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST4 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.3 · 154
DOG EFFORT1.8 /5 paws
PARKING70 m away
Nearest emergency vetAnimal Emergency at VSA - Sylvia Park, Auckland
09 849 2121
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.
River swim spotsOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kidsA popular track, busy on weekends
Check the water before the dog swims. Toxic algae blooms in NZ rivers and lakes can kill a dog within hours. Scan the LAWA water quality map in warm months and keep dogs away from dark slime on rocks.
About Burswood Esplanade Loop
Burswood Esplanade Loop is a loop of 5.8 km, in Auckland.
Expect easy going, with around 78 m of climb, pitching up to 4 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.
Walkers come for river frontage, big views, wildlife, and town-edge walking. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.3 / 5 across 154 reviews.