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On-leadHard

Chatham Road Track

Riverhead · Auckland · Out & Back

1234.6 km98 m
↑ 49 m gain↓ 46 m descenthigh 98 msteepest 11 %
DISTANCE5.0 km
ASCENT49 m
DURATION2.5–3 hr
STEEPEST11 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 2.7 · 11
DOG EFFORT2.1 /5 paws
Nearest emergency vet111 Vet Clinic Kumeu, Auckland~10 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 shadeUsually a quiet track

About Chatham Road Track

Near Riverhead in Auckland, Chatham Road Track runs 5.0 km as an out-and-back.

Graded hard, it climbs about 49 m overall, pitching up to 11 % at its steepest, and takes about 2.5–3 hr to walk.

Walkers come for native forest. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 2.7 / 5 across 11 reviews.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

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

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

How long is Chatham Road Track?

Chatham Road Track is 5.0 km with roughly 49 m of climb and takes about 2.5–3 hr.

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