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Beveridge to Arataki Path

Auckland · Out & Back

1234.2 km216 m
↑ 62 m gain↓ 65 m descenthigh 216 msteepest 14 %
DISTANCE4.3 km
ASCENT62 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST14 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.7 · 246
DOG EFFORT2.2 /5 paws
PARKING40 m away
Nearest emergency vetAnimal Emergency at VSA - Auckland West (Henderson), Auckland~10 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
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.

Forest shadeGood with kidsA popular track, busy on weekends

About Beveridge to Arataki Path

This moderate-length track follows 4.3 km as an out-and-back, in Auckland.

Graded easy, it climbs about 62 m overall, pitching up to 14 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.

The track takes in native forest and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.7 / 5 across 246 reviews.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Beveridge to Arataki Path?

Dogs are welcome on Beveridge to Arataki Path on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Beveridge to Arataki Path?

Beveridge to Arataki Path is 4.3 km with roughly 62 m of climb and takes about 1–1.5 hr.

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