On-leadEasy
Hobsonville Point Coastal Walk
Auckland · Out & Back
↑ 11 m gain↓ 14 m descenthigh 14 msteepest 4 %
DISTANCE4.7 km
ASCENT11 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST4 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.2 · 125
DOG EFFORT1.7 /5 paws
PARKING60 m away
Nearest emergency vetNorth Shore Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care, Auckland
09 443 5640
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 Hobsonville Point Coastal Walk
In Auckland, Hobsonville Point Coastal Walk runs 4.7 km as an out-and-back.
It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 11 m, pitching up to 4 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.
The track takes in river frontage, big views, wildflowers, and historic sites. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.2 / 5 across 125 reviews.