On-leadEasy
Helensville to Parakai Walk
Helensville · Auckland · Out & Back
↑ 4 m gain↓ 3 m descenthigh 8 msteepest 4 %
DISTANCE7.6 km
ASCENT62 m
DURATION1.5–2 hr
STEEPEST4 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 3.8 · 11
DOG EFFORT1.9 /5 paws
PARKING0 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.
River swim spotsOpen track, carry water for the dog
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 Helensville to Parakai Walk
Helensville to Parakai Walk is an out-and-back of 7.6 km, near Helensville in Auckland.
Expect easy going, with around 62 m of climb, pitching up to 4 % at its steepest, and takes about 1.5–2 hr to walk.
Along the way there are river frontage and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 3.8 / 5 across 11 reviews.