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On-leadModerate

Cape Horn Road Carpark to Wattle Bay

Auckland · Out & Back

0.50.9 km84 m
↑ 64 m gain↓ 64 m descenthigh 84 msteepest 29 %
DISTANCE1.0 km
ASCENT64 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST29 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 5.0 · 3
DOG EFFORT3.4 /5 paws
PARKING10 m away
Nearest emergency vetWestern After Hours Emergency Vet Clinic, Auckland~5 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 shadeGood with kids

About Cape Horn Road Carpark to Wattle Bay

This short track follows 1.0 km as an out-and-back, in Auckland.

It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 64 m, pitching up to 29 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

The track takes in beach walking, native forest, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 5.0 / 5 across 3 reviews.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Cape Horn Road Carpark to Wattle Bay?

Dogs are welcome on Cape Horn Road Carpark to Wattle Bay on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Cape Horn Road Carpark to Wattle Bay?

Cape Horn Road Carpark to Wattle Bay is 1.0 km with roughly 64 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Cape Horn Road Carpark to Wattle Bay?

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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