On-leadModerate
Hunua North River Trail
Papakura · Auckland · Out & Back
↑ 268 m gain↓ 270 m descenthigh 111 msteepest 26 %
DISTANCE8.0 km
ASCENT268 m
DURATION2.5–3 hr
STEEPEST26 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 2.8 · 22
DOG EFFORT3.4 /5 paws
PARKING580 m away
Nearest emergency vetManukau After Hours Veterinary Clinic (Night Vet), Auckland
09 277 8383
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.
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 North River Trail
Hunua North River Trail is an out-and-back of 8.0 km, near Papakura in Auckland.
Graded moderate, it climbs about 268 m overall, pitching up to 26 % at its steepest, and takes about 2.5–3 hr to walk.
Walkers come for native forest, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 2.8 / 5 across 22 reviews.