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On-leadEasy

Centennial Park Bush Walk

Auckland · Loop

0.511.522.7 km63 m
↑ 48 m gain↓ 46 m descenthigh 63 msteepest 17 %
DISTANCE2.7 km
ASCENT48 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST17 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 284
DOG EFFORT2.3 /5 paws
PARKING270 m away
Nearest emergency vetNorth Shore Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care, Auckland~5 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
09 443 5640
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 Centennial Park Bush Walk

This moderate-length track follows 2.7 km as a loop, in Auckland.

Graded easy, it climbs about 48 m overall, pitching up to 17 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Along the way there are native forest, big views, and historic sites. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 284 reviews.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Centennial Park Bush Walk?

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

How long is Centennial Park Bush Walk?

Centennial Park Bush Walk is 2.7 km with roughly 48 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

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