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Dogs allowedHard

Hunua Falls to Cosseys and Wairoa Reservoirs

Auckland · Point to Point

51016.3 km409 m
↑ 625 m gain↓ 529 m descenthigh 409 msteepest 28 %
DISTANCE16.7 km
ASCENT625 m
DURATION6–6.5 hr
STEEPEST28 %
ROUTEPoint to Point
RATING · WALKERS 3.3 · 12
DOG EFFORT4.4 /5 paws
PARKING40 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.

Lake swimRiver swim spotsWaterfallForest shade
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 Hunua Falls to Cosseys and Wairoa Reservoirs

Hunua Falls to Cosseys and Wairoa Reservoirs is a point-to-point of 16.7 km, in Auckland.

It sits at the hard end and gains roughly 625 m, pitching up to 28 % at its steepest, and takes about 6–6.5 hr to walk.

Along the way there are native forest, lakeside stretches, river frontage, and 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 3.3 / 5 across 12 reviews.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly places to sleep within 25 km of the trailhead, each one with the distance shown. Sort out the stay, then walk.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Hunua Falls to Cosseys and Wairoa Reservoirs?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Hunua Falls to Cosseys and Wairoa Reservoirs 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 Hunua Falls to Cosseys and Wairoa Reservoirs?

Hunua Falls to Cosseys and Wairoa Reservoirs is 16.7 km with roughly 625 m of climb and takes about 6–6.5 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Hunua Falls to Cosseys and Wairoa Reservoirs?

Yes, the track has lake, river and waterfall access where a dog can cool off. In warm months check the LAWA water quality map for toxic algae warnings first.

Shorter walks along this track

Separate walks, each signposted in its own right, that run inside this route.

From the pack

Walked and logged 4 times by the pack, 1 proven with a photo. first proven by Katrina & Belle.

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