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Boundary Road Track

Riverhead · Auckland · Out & Back

12345.1 km126 m
↑ 103 m gain↓ 102 m descenthigh 126 msteepest 14 %
DISTANCE5.0 km
ASCENT103 m
DURATION1.5–2 hr
STEEPEST14 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.0 · 19
DOG EFFORT2.4 /5 paws
Nearest emergency vet111 Vet Clinic Kumeu, Auckland~5 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
09 869 6111
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 shade

About Boundary Road Track

Boundary Road Track is an out-and-back of 5.0 km, near Riverhead in Auckland.

It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 103 m, pitching up to 14 % at its steepest, and takes about 1.5–2 hr to walk.

Walkers come for native forest, big views, and wildflowers. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.0 / 5 across 19 reviews.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Boundary Road Track?

Dogs are welcome on Boundary Road Track on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Boundary Road Track?

Boundary Road Track is 5.0 km with roughly 103 m of climb and takes about 1.5–2 hr.

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