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Te Puru Park to Omana Beach Loop

Howick · Auckland · Loop

↑ 22 m gain↓ 25 m descenthigh 26 msteepest 6 %
DISTANCE3.4 km
ASCENT22 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST6 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · WALKERS 4.6 · 98
DOG EFFORT1.7 /5 paws
PARKING30 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.

Beach swimOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kidsA popular track, busy on weekends4 kissing gates on routeCattle grid on route

About Te Puru Park to Omana Beach Loop

This moderate-length track follows 3.4 km as a loop, near Howick in Auckland.

Expect easy going, with around 22 m of climb, pitching up to 6 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Along the way there are beach walking, big views, 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 4.6 / 5 across 98 reviews.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Te Puru Park to Omana Beach Loop?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Te Puru Park to Omana Beach 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 Te Puru Park to Omana Beach Loop?

Te Puru Park to Omana Beach Loop is 3.4 km with roughly 22 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Te Puru Park to Omana Beach 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, 2 proven with a photo. first proven by Corrina & Ramona.

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