On-leadModerate
Cossey Massey Loop Track
Papakura · Auckland · Loop
↑ 329 m gain↓ 330 m descenthigh 333 msteepest 33 %
DISTANCE8.0 km
ASCENT329 m
DURATION2.5–3 hr
STEEPEST33 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 1,441
DOG EFFORT3.8 /5 paws
PARKING30 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.
Lake swimRiver swim spotsWaterfallForest shadePaw-friendly sealed surfaceA popular track, busy on weekends
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 Massey Loop Track
Cossey Massey Loop Track covers 8.0 km, near Papakura in Auckland, walked as a loop.
Graded moderate, it climbs about 329 m overall, pitching up to 33 % at its steepest, and takes about 2.5–3 hr to walk.
Along the way there are native forest, lakeside stretches, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 1,441 reviews.