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Conifer Grove Loop

Takanini · Auckland · Loop

↑ 25 m gain↓ 22 m descenthigh 19 msteepest 6 %
DISTANCE4.0 km
ASCENT25 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST6 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.7 · 56
DOG EFFORT1.7 /5 paws
PARKING10 m away
Nearest emergency vetManukau After Hours Veterinary Clinic (Night Vet), Auckland~5 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
09 277 8383
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.

Beach swimForest shadePaw-friendly sealed surface

About Conifer Grove Loop

Conifer Grove Loop is a loop of 4.0 km, near Takanini in Auckland.

Graded easy, it climbs about 25 m overall, pitching up to 6 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

The track takes in beach walking, native forest, big views, and town-edge walking. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.7 / 5 across 56 reviews.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Conifer Grove Loop?

Dogs are welcome on Conifer Grove Loop on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Conifer Grove Loop?

Conifer Grove Loop is 4.0 km with roughly 25 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Conifer Grove Loop?

Yes, the track has beach 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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