On-leadEasy
Victoria Esplanade Loop Walk
Palmerston North · Manawatū-Whanganui · Loop
↑ 3 m gain↓ 3 m descenthigh 41 msteepest 5 %
DISTANCE1.4 km
ASCENT14 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST5 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.3 · 31
DOG EFFORT1.4 /5 paws
PARKING40 m away
Nearest emergency vetMassey University Pet Emergency Centre (Te Pokapu Ohotata), Palmerston North
0800 738 363
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.
Palmerston North City Council maps this area as on-lead at VICTORIA ESPLANADE. Council zones can be tight, so check the local signs on the day. How we check dog rules.
Check the water before the dog swims. Toxic algae blooms in NZ rivers and lakes can kill a dog within hours. Scan the LAWA water quality map in warm months and keep dogs away from dark slime on rocks.
About Victoria Esplanade Loop Walk
Victoria Esplanade Loop Walk is a loop of 1.4 km, near Palmerston North in Manawatū-Whanganui.
It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 14 m, pitching up to 5 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
The track takes in native forest, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.3 / 5 across 31 reviews.