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On-leadEasy

Bayside Drive Reserve Walk

Auckland · Loop

↑ 10 m gain↓ 10 m descenthigh 26 msteepest 6 %
DISTANCE0.8 km
ASCENT10 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST6 %
ROUTELoop
DOG EFFORT1.6 /5 paws
PARKING180 m away
Nearest emergency vetAnimal Referral Centre North (ARC North), Auckland~5 min drive · 24/7
09 281 5815
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.

Lake swimOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kidsUsually a quiet track
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 Bayside Drive Reserve Walk

Bayside Drive Reserve Walk is a loop of 0.8 km, in Auckland.

It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 10 m, pitching up to 6 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Along the way there is lakeside stretches. Dogs are welcome here on the lead.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Bayside Drive Reserve Walk?

Dogs are welcome on Bayside Drive Reserve Walk on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Bayside Drive Reserve Walk?

Bayside Drive Reserve Walk is 0.8 km with roughly 10 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Bayside Drive Reserve Walk?

Yes, the track has lake access where a dog can cool off. In warm months check the LAWA water quality map for toxic algae warnings first.

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