On-leadModerate
Henderson Creek Shared Path
Henderson · Auckland · Out & Back
↑ 27 m gain↓ 30 m descenthigh 12 msteepest 7 %
DISTANCE9.7 km
ASCENT27 m
DURATION2–2.5 hr
STEEPEST7 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.4 · 142
DOG EFFORT2.3 /5 paws
PARKING70 m away
Nearest emergency vetAnimal Emergency at VSA - Auckland West (Henderson), 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.
River swim spotsOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kidsA popular track, busy on weekends
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 Henderson Creek Shared Path
Near Henderson in Auckland, Henderson Creek Shared Path runs 9.7 km as an out-and-back.
Graded moderate, it climbs about 27 m overall, pitching up to 7 % at its steepest, and takes about 2–2.5 hr to walk.
Along the way there are river frontage and historic sites. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.4 / 5 across 142 reviews.