On-leadEasy
Lloyd Elsmore Path
Auckland · Loop
↑ 7 m gain↓ 6 m descenthigh 15 msteepest 4 %
DISTANCE1.6 km
ASCENT7 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST4 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.3 · 10
DOG EFFORT1.4 /5 paws
PARKING50 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.
Lake swimRiver swim spotsOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kids
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 Lloyd Elsmore Path
Lloyd Elsmore Path is a loop of 1.6 km, in Auckland.
It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 7 m, pitching up to 4 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
The track takes in lakeside stretches, river frontage, big views, and historic sites. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.3 / 5 across 10 reviews.