On-leadModerate
Edwin Mithchelson Track to Mitchelson Lookout [CLOSED]
Muriwai · Auckland · Out & Back
↑ 206 m gain↓ 206 m descenthigh 151 msteepest 30 %
DISTANCE4.2 km
ASCENT206 m
DURATION1.5–2 hr
STEEPEST30 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.1 · 11
DOG EFFORT3.5 /5 paws
PARKING20 m away
Nearest emergency vet111 Vet Clinic Kumeu, Auckland
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.
Auckland Council maps this area as off-lead at Muriwai Regional Park. Council zones can be tight, so check the local signs on the day. How we check dog rules.
About Edwin Mithchelson Track to Mitchelson Lookout [CLOSED]
This moderate-length track follows 4.2 km as an out-and-back, near Muriwai in Auckland.
It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 206 m, pitching up to 30 % at its steepest, and takes about 1.5–2 hr to walk.
The track takes in beach walking, native forest, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.1 / 5 across 11 reviews.