On-leadModerate
Exhibition Drive to Arataki Visitor Centre via Exhibition Drive Path
Auckland · Out & Back
↑ 122 m gain↓ 122 m descenthigh 217 msteepest 12 %
DISTANCE10.8 km
ASCENT122 m
DURATION3–3.5 hr
STEEPEST12 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 753
DOG EFFORT2.7 /5 paws
PARKING20 m away
Nearest emergency vetWestern After Hours Emergency Vet Clinic, Auckland
09 820 7273
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 Exhibition Drive to Arataki Visitor Centre via Exhibition Drive Path
Exhibition Drive to Arataki Visitor Centre via Exhibition Drive Path covers 10.8 km, in Auckland, walked as an out-and-back.
Expect moderate going, with around 122 m of climb, pitching up to 12 % at its steepest, and takes about 3–3.5 hr to walk.
The track takes in native forest, lakeside stretches, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 753 reviews.