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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 · WALKERS 4.3 · 121
DOG EFFORT1.7 /5 paws
PARKING60 m away

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The route

Good to know

Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy, read the signs at the gate, and give ground-nesting birds and stock their room.

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 Whangaparāoa 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. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy and read the signs at the gate. Walkers rate it 4.3 / 5 across 121 reviews.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Gulf Harbour Coast to Coast Path?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Gulf Harbour Coast to Coast Path by name, so this one rests on the licensed walk data and the district-wide rule rather than a rule-setter's own words. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but that is not the same as a rule saying yes, so keep the lead handy and let the signs at the gate decide.

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.

Walks nearby

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EasyWhangaparāoa
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EasySilverdale
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EasySilverdale
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Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.

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