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Gerald Crapp Reserve Walk

Omokoroa · Bay of Plenty · Out & Back

↑ 25 m gain↓ 25 m descenthigh 25 msteepest 18 %
DISTANCE1.6 km
ASCENT25 m
DURATIONabout 23 min
STEEPEST18 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · WALKERS 4.2 · 10
DOG EFFORT2.1 /5 paws
PARKING10 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.

Beach swimForest shadePaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kids

About Gerald Crapp Reserve Walk

This short track follows 1.6 km as an out-and-back, near Omokoroa in Bay of Plenty.

Expect easy going, with around 25 m of climb, pitching up to 18 % at its steepest, and takes about 23 min to walk.

The track takes in beach walking, native forest, and big views. 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 10 reviews.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Gerald Crapp Reserve Walk?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Gerald Crapp Reserve Walk 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 Gerald Crapp Reserve Walk?

Gerald Crapp Reserve Walk is 1.6 km with roughly 25 m of climb and takes about 23 min.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Gerald Crapp Reserve Walk?

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.

From the pack

Walked and logged 1 time by the pack.

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