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Oruarangi Road Reserve and Otuataua Stonefields Loop

Auckland · Loop

↑ 23 m gain↓ 20 m descenthigh 27 msteepest 10 %
DISTANCE4.0 km
ASCENT23 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST10 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · WALKERS 3.8 · 43
DOG EFFORT1.9 /5 paws
PARKING40 m away

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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.

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About Oruarangi Road Reserve and Otuataua Stonefields Loop

Oruarangi Road Reserve and Otuataua Stonefields Loop covers 4.0 km, in Auckland, walked as a loop.

Expect easy going, with around 23 m of climb, pitching up to 10 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

The track takes in big views, wildflowers, and historic sites. 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 3.8 / 5 across 43 reviews.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Oruarangi Road Reserve and Otuataua Stonefields Loop?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Oruarangi Road Reserve and Otuataua Stonefields Loop 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 Oruarangi Road Reserve and Otuataua Stonefields Loop?

Oruarangi Road Reserve and Otuataua Stonefields Loop is 4.0 km with roughly 23 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

From the pack

Walked and logged 1 time by the pack, 1 proven with a photo. first proven by Corrina & Ramona.

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