On-leadEasy
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 · HIKERS 4.6 · 98
DOG EFFORT1.7 /5 paws
PARKING30 m away
Nearest emergency vetAnimal Emergency at VSA - Sylvia Park, Auckland
09 849 2121
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.
Beach swimOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kids4 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. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 98 reviews.