Runs along Takapuna to Long Bay, which is the longer route the map draws through here. This is its own walk, with its own trailhead and its own page.
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Dogs allowedModerate

Campbells to Murrays Bay Path

Auckland · Out & Back

↑ 44 m gain↓ 46 m descenthigh 13 msteepest 7 %
DISTANCE4.3 km
ASCENT44 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST7 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · WALKERS 4.7 · 80
DOG EFFORT1.9 /5 paws
PARKING20 m away

This walk comes from licensed public walk data and is being progressively confirmed against the authorities. Signs on the day always win. Evidence: inferred from the licensed data only. Walked it and read the sign? Send us the rule and this line retires. How we check dog rules.

Nearest emergency vetNorth Shore Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care, Auckland~5 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
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The route

Good to know

Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy, read the signs at the gate, and give ground-nesting birds and stock their room.

Beach swimOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kidsA popular track, busy on weekends

About Campbells to Murrays Bay Path

Campbells to Murrays Bay Path is an out-and-back of 4.3 km, in Auckland.

It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 44 m, pitching up to 7 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.

Along the way there are beach walking and big views. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy and read the signs at the gate. Walkers rate it 4.7 / 5 across 80 reviews.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Campbells to Murrays Bay Path?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Campbells to Murrays Bay Path by name, so this one rests on the licensed walk data and the district-wide rule rather than a rule-setter's own words. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but that is not the same as a rule saying yes, so keep the lead handy and let the signs at the gate decide.

How long is Campbells to Murrays Bay Path?

Campbells to Murrays Bay Path is 4.3 km with roughly 44 m of climb and takes about 1–1.5 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Campbells to Murrays Bay Path?

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.

From the pack

Walked and logged 2 times by the pack, 1 proven with a photo. first proven by JC & Elio.

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