On-leadModerate
Beachlands to Maraetai Path
Auckland · Out & Back
↑ 89 m gain↓ 88 m descenthigh 26 msteepest 6 %
DISTANCE8.7 km
ASCENT89 m
DURATION2–2.5 hr
STEEPEST6 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 200
DOG EFFORT2.3 /5 paws
PARKING80 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 kidsA popular track, busy on weekends4 kissing gates on routeCattle grid on route
About Beachlands to Maraetai Path
This long track follows 8.7 km as an out-and-back, in Auckland.
It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 89 m, pitching up to 6 % at its steepest, and takes about 2–2.5 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 200 reviews.