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Dogs allowedModerate

Three Volcanoes Track (Hobson - St. John - Eden)

Auckland · Loop

2469.1 km189 m
↑ 234 m gain↓ 232 m descenthigh 189 msteepest 26 %
DISTANCE9.2 km
ASCENT234 m
DURATION2.5–3 hr
STEEPEST26 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · WALKERS 4.5 · 236
DOG EFFORT3.4 /5 paws
PARKING60 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 shadePaw-friendly sealed surfaceA popular track, busy on weekendsStile on route

About Three Volcanoes Track (Hobson - St. John - Eden)

Three Volcanoes Track (Hobson - St. John - Eden) covers 9.2 km, in Auckland, walked as a loop.

Graded moderate, it climbs about 234 m overall, pitching up to 26 % at its steepest, and takes about 2.5–3 hr to walk.

Along the way there are native forest, big views, town-edge walking, 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 4.5 / 5 across 236 reviews.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Three Volcanoes Track (Hobson - St. John - Eden)?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Three Volcanoes Track (Hobson - St. John - Eden) 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 Three Volcanoes Track (Hobson - St. John - Eden)?

Three Volcanoes Track (Hobson - St. John - Eden) is 9.2 km with roughly 234 m of climb and takes about 2.5–3 hr.

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