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Frank Nobilo and Lloyd Elsmore Parks Track

Auckland · Out & Back

↑ 31 m gain↓ 32 m descenthigh 19 msteepest 8 %
DISTANCE9.0 km
ASCENT31 m
DURATION2–2.5 hr
STEEPEST8 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · WALKERS 4.2 · 55
DOG EFFORT2.3 /5 paws
PARKING70 m away

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The route

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.

River swim spotsOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surface
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 Frank Nobilo and Lloyd Elsmore Parks Track

This long track follows 9.0 km as an out-and-back, in Auckland.

Graded easy, it climbs about 31 m overall, pitching up to 8 % at its steepest, and takes about 2–2.5 hr to walk.

Along the way there is river frontage. 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 4.2 / 5 across 55 reviews.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly places to sleep within 25 km of the trailhead, each one with the distance shown. Sort out the stay, then walk.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Frank Nobilo and Lloyd Elsmore Parks Track?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Frank Nobilo and Lloyd Elsmore Parks Track 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 Frank Nobilo and Lloyd Elsmore Parks Track?

Frank Nobilo and Lloyd Elsmore Parks Track is 9.0 km with roughly 31 m of climb and takes about 2–2.5 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Frank Nobilo and Lloyd Elsmore Parks Track?

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

Shorter walks along this track

Separate walks, each signposted in its own right, that run inside this route.

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