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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 · HIKERS 4.5 · 26
DOG EFFORT3.8 /5 paws
PARKING30 m away
Nearest emergency vetBay After Hours Veterinary Hospital (BAHVET), Tauranga~10 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
07 220 9775
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.

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. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 26 reviews.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly DOC campsites close to the trailhead, sort out the sleep, then walk.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Te Puna Quarry Park Loop Walk?

Dogs are welcome on Te Puna Quarry Park Loop Walk on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

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.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Te Puna Quarry Park Loop Walk?

Yes. The closest is Dickey Flat Campsite, about 40 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

Hikes nearby

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