On-leadEasy
Arkles Bay Path
Silverdale · Auckland · Out & Back
↑ 38 m gain↓ 38 m descenthigh 30 msteepest 19 %
DISTANCE2.6 km
ASCENT38 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST19 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.0 · 9
DOG EFFORT2.3 /5 paws
Nearest emergency vetEvening Vet, Auckland
09 217 9249
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.
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 Arkles Bay Path
Near Silverdale in Auckland, Arkles Bay Path runs 2.6 km as an out-and-back.
It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 38 m, pitching up to 19 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
Along the way there are beach walking, lakeside stretches, big views, and historic sites. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.0 / 5 across 9 reviews.