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Moire Park Path Loop

Auckland · Loop

1234.3 km69 m
↑ 73 m gain↓ 73 m descenthigh 69 msteepest 15 %
DISTANCE4.3 km
ASCENT73 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST15 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · WALKERS 4.2 · 81
DOG EFFORT2.3 /5 paws
PARKING30 m away

The base walk data and the mapped council zone here read differently, and the council bylaw wins: follow the zone note above and the signs on the day. Route details come from licensed public walk data. Evidence: the council’s own mapped rule zone. How we check dog rules.

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The route

Good to know

Dogs are allowed here. Keep them on the lead, watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.

Auckland Council maps this area as dogs allowed at Moire Park. Council zones can be tight, and the bylaw sets its own dog rules inside them, so check the local signs on the day. How we check dog rules.
River swim spotsForest shadeGood with kidsA popular track, busy on weekends
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 Moire Park Path Loop

In Auckland, Moire Park Path Loop runs 4.3 km as a loop.

Expect easy going, with around 73 m of climb, pitching up to 15 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.

Walkers come for native forest, river frontage, big views, and wildflowers. Dogs are allowed here, on the lead. Walkers rate it 4.2 / 5 across 81 reviews.

Stay nearby

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Moire Park Path Loop?

Yes. Dogs are welcome on Moire Park Path Loop, and Auckland Council maps this spot in its own dog control data, so the council bylaw is the authority here.

How long is Moire Park Path Loop?

Moire Park Path Loop is 4.3 km with roughly 73 m of climb and takes about 1–1.5 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Moire Park Path Loop?

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.

From the pack

Walked and logged 2 times by the pack, 2 proven with a photo. first proven by Abby & Frith.

Walks nearby

The closest dog-friendly tracks to this trailhead, by straight-line distance.

EasyAuckland
2.3 km↑37 m0.5–1 hr★4.2 rating
ShadeSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
2.6 km↑7 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Swim spotGood with kidsPram friendly
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
1.1 km↑10 mabout 19 min★4.9 rating
Sealed underfootGood with kids
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.

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ModeratePapakura
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Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
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Swim spotGood with kids
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyAuckland
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Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateAuckland
7.7 km↑104 m1.5–2 hr★4.2 rating
Swim spotSealed underfoot
Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.

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