On-leadEasy
Clifton Peninsula Loop
Howick · Auckland · Loop
↑ 87 m gain↓ 86 m descenthigh 62 msteepest 15 %
DISTANCE10.1 km
ASCENT87 m
DURATION2.5–3 hr
STEEPEST15 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 403
DOG EFFORT2.7 /5 paws
PARKING0 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.
Forest shadeGood with kidsA popular track, busy on weekends
About Clifton Peninsula Loop
This long track follows 10.1 km as a loop, near Howick in Auckland.
Graded easy, it climbs about 87 m overall, pitching up to 15 % at its steepest, and takes about 2.5–3 hr to walk.
The track takes in native forest, big views, and wildlife. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 403 reviews.