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Dogs allowedModerate

Clevedon Scenic Reserve Track and Thorps Quarry

Manurewa · Auckland · Loop

0.511.522.53.1 km219 m
↑ 218 m gain↓ 216 m descenthigh 219 msteepest 35 %
DISTANCE3.2 km
ASCENT218 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST35 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · WALKERS 4.6 · 951
DOG EFFORT3.9 /5 paws
PARKING20 m away

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Good to know

Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy, read the signs at the gate, and give ground-nesting birds and stock their room.

WaterfallForest shadeA popular track, busy on weekends

About Clevedon Scenic Reserve Track and Thorps Quarry

This moderate-length track follows 3.2 km as a loop, near Manurewa in Auckland.

It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 218 m, pitching up to 35 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.

Along the way there are native forest, big views, and waterfalls. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy and read the signs at the gate. Walkers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 951 reviews.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Clevedon Scenic Reserve Track and Thorps Quarry?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Clevedon Scenic Reserve Track and Thorps Quarry by name, so this one rests on the licensed walk data and the district-wide rule rather than a rule-setter's own words. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but that is not the same as a rule saying yes, so keep the lead handy and let the signs at the gate decide.

How long is Clevedon Scenic Reserve Track and Thorps Quarry?

Clevedon Scenic Reserve Track and Thorps Quarry is 3.2 km with roughly 218 m of climb and takes about 1–1.5 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Clevedon Scenic Reserve Track and Thorps Quarry?

Yes, the track has waterfall access where a dog can cool off. In warm months check the LAWA water quality map for toxic algae warnings first.

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