On-leadModerate
Mercer Bay Loop Track
Piha · Auckland · Loop
↑ 217 m gain↓ 217 m descenthigh 263 msteepest 48 %
DISTANCE2.3 km
ASCENT217 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST48 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.8 · 1,797
DOG EFFORT4.2 /5 paws
PARKING20 m away
Nearest emergency vetAnimal Emergency at VSA - Auckland West (Henderson), 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.
About Mercer Bay Loop Track
Near Piha in Auckland, Mercer Bay Loop Track runs 2.3 km as a loop.
Expect moderate going, with around 217 m of climb, pitching up to 48 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.
Along the way there are beach walking, native forest, big views, and historic sites. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.8 / 5 across 1,797 reviews.