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Clearwater Cove Path

Auckland · Out & Back

↑ 34 m gain↓ 32 m descenthigh 30 msteepest 11 %
DISTANCE3.9 km
ASCENT34 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST11 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 40
DOG EFFORT2.0 /5 paws
PARKING30 m away
Nearest emergency vetAnimal Emergency at VSA - Auckland West (Henderson), Auckland~10 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
09 849 2121
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 shadePaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kids

About Clearwater Cove Path

Clearwater Cove Path covers 3.9 km, in Auckland, walked as an out-and-back.

Graded easy, it climbs about 34 m overall, pitching up to 11 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Along the way there are native forest and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 40 reviews.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Clearwater Cove Path?

Dogs are welcome on Clearwater Cove Path on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Clearwater Cove Path?

Clearwater Cove Path is 3.9 km with roughly 34 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

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