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On-leadModerate

Bill Haresnape Walk

Auckland · Out & Back

[]0.6 km47 m
↑ 45 m gain↓ 45 m descenthigh 47 msteepest 26 %
DISTANCE0.6 km
ASCENT45 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST26 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.4 · 10
DOG EFFORT3.3 /5 paws
PARKING90 m away
Nearest emergency vetWestern After Hours Emergency Vet Clinic, Auckland~10 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
09 820 7273
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 swimForest shade

About Bill Haresnape Walk

This short track follows 0.6 km as an out-and-back, in Auckland.

Graded moderate, it climbs about 45 m overall, pitching up to 26 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Walkers come for beach walking and native forest. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.4 / 5 across 10 reviews.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Bill Haresnape Walk?

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

How long is Bill Haresnape Walk?

Bill Haresnape Walk is 0.6 km with roughly 45 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Bill Haresnape Walk?

Yes, the track has beach 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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