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Huapai Reserve Path

Kumeu · Auckland · Loop

↑ 7 m gain↓ 7 m descenthigh 37 msteepest 4 %
DISTANCE1.8 km
ASCENT7 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST4 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.3 · 40
DOG EFFORT1.4 /5 paws
PARKING30 m away
Nearest emergency vet111 Vet Clinic Kumeu, Auckland~5 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
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.

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

About Huapai Reserve Path

Huapai Reserve Path is a loop of 1.8 km, near Kumeu in Auckland.

Graded easy, it climbs about 7 m overall, pitching up to 4 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.3 / 5 across 40 reviews.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Huapai Reserve Path?

Dogs are welcome on Huapai Reserve Path on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Huapai Reserve Path?

Huapai Reserve Path is 1.8 km with roughly 7 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

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