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Gulf Harbour Coast to Coast Path

Whangaparaoa · Auckland · Out & Back

↑ 10 m gain↓ 10 m descenthigh 11 msteepest 3 %
DISTANCE5.3 km
ASCENT10 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST3 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.3 · 121
DOG EFFORT1.7 /5 paws
PARKING60 m away
Nearest emergency vetEvening Vet, Auckland~10 min drive · extended
09 217 9249
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.

Open track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kids

About Gulf Harbour Coast to Coast Path

Gulf Harbour Coast to Coast Path is an out-and-back of 5.3 km, near Whangaparaoa in Auckland.

It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 10 m, pitching up to 3 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.

Along the way there is big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.3 / 5 across 121 reviews.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Gulf Harbour Coast to Coast Path?

Dogs are welcome on Gulf Harbour Coast to Coast Path on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Gulf Harbour Coast to Coast Path?

Gulf Harbour Coast to Coast Path is 5.3 km with roughly 10 m of climb and takes about 1–1.5 hr.

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