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Te Puna Quarry Park Loop Walk

Tauranga · Bay of Plenty · Loop

0.511.522.6 km173 m
↑ 174 m gain↓ 177 m descenthigh 173 msteepest 36 %
DISTANCE2.6 km
ASCENT174 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST36 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · WALKERS 4.5 · 26
DOG EFFORT3.8 /5 paws
PARKING30 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.

Forest shadeGood with kids

About Te Puna Quarry Park Loop Walk

Te Puna Quarry Park Loop Walk is a loop of 2.6 km, near Tauranga in Bay of Plenty.

It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 174 m, pitching up to 36 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.

Along the way there are native forest and big views. 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 4.5 / 5 across 26 reviews.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Te Puna Quarry Park Loop Walk?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Te Puna Quarry Park Loop Walk 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 Te Puna Quarry Park Loop Walk?

Te Puna Quarry Park Loop Walk is 2.6 km with roughly 174 m of climb and takes about 1–1.5 hr.

From the pack

Walked and logged 3 times by the pack, 1 proven with a photo. first proven by Helen & Gryff.

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