On-leadEasy
Esplanade Path
Waiheke Island · Auckland · Out & Back
↑ 42 m gain↓ 41 m descenthigh 20 msteepest 12 %
DISTANCE2.7 km
ASCENT42 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST12 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.3 · 40
DOG EFFORT2.0 /5 paws
PARKING560 m away
Nearest emergency vetAnimal Emergency at VSA - Sylvia Park, Auckland
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.
About Esplanade Path
This moderate-length track follows 2.7 km as an out-and-back, near Waiheke Island in Auckland.
Graded easy, it climbs about 42 m overall, pitching up to 12 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
The track takes in beach walking and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.3 / 5 across 40 reviews.