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Plummers Point Loop

Tauranga · Bay of Plenty · Loop

↑ 14 m gain↓ 14 m descenthigh 15 msteepest 7 %
DISTANCE3.1 km
ASCENT14 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST7 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · WALKERS 4.2 · 114
DOG EFFORT1.7 /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 swimOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kids

About Plummers Point Loop

Plummers Point Loop is a loop of 3.1 km, near Tauranga in Bay of Plenty.

Graded easy, it climbs about 14 m overall, pitching up to 7 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Along the way there is beach walking. 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 114 reviews.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Plummers Point Loop?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Plummers Point 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 Plummers Point Loop?

Plummers Point Loop is 3.1 km with roughly 14 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Plummers Point Loop?

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 2 times by the pack, 1 proven with a photo. first proven by Helen & Gryff.

Walks nearby

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ModerateTauranga
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EasyTauranga
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