On-leadModerate
Cossey Gorge Track
Papakura · Auckland · Out & Back
↑ 184 m gain↓ 184 m descenthigh 178 msteepest 32 %
DISTANCE5.8 km
ASCENT184 m
DURATION2–2.5 hr
STEEPEST32 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 135
DOG EFFORT3.4 /5 paws
PARKING40 m away
Nearest emergency vetManukau After Hours Veterinary Clinic (Night Vet), Auckland
09 277 8383
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.
Check the water before the dog swims. Toxic algae blooms in NZ rivers and lakes can kill a dog within hours. Scan the LAWA water quality map in warm months and keep dogs away from dark slime on rocks.
About Cossey Gorge Track
Near Papakura in Auckland, Cossey Gorge Track runs 5.8 km as an out-and-back.
Expect moderate going, with around 184 m of climb, pitching up to 32 % at its steepest, and takes about 2–2.5 hr to walk.
Walkers come for native forest, lakeside stretches, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 135 reviews.