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Hunua Traverse: Clevedon to Kaiaua

Clevedon · Auckland · Point to Point

10203043.8 km457 m
↑ 848 m gain↓ 855 m descenthigh 457 msteepest 15 %
DISTANCE44.1 km
ASCENT848 m
DURATION12.5–14 hr
STEEPEST15 %
ROUTEPoint to Point
RATING · WALKERS 5.0 · 7
DOG EFFORT3.9 /5 paws
PARKING10 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 spotsForest shadePaw-friendly sealed surface
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.
A multi-day expedition, not an afternoon walk. Plan for huts, weather and full backcountry gear.

About Hunua Traverse: Clevedon to Kaiaua

This full-day track follows 44.1 km as a point-to-point, near Clevedon in Auckland.

Expect hard going, with around 848 m of climb, pitching up to 15 % at its steepest, and takes about 12.5–14 hr to walk.

Walkers come for 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 5.0 / 5 across 7 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 Traverse: Clevedon to Kaiaua?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Hunua Traverse: Clevedon to Kaiaua 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 Traverse: Clevedon to Kaiaua?

Hunua Traverse: Clevedon to Kaiaua is 44.1 km with roughly 848 m of climb and takes about 12.5–14 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Hunua Traverse: Clevedon to Kaiaua?

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

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