On-leadHard
Hunua Traverse: Clevedon to Kaiaua
Clevedon · Auckland · Point to Point
↑ 848 m gain↓ 855 m descenthigh 457 msteepest 15 %
DISTANCE44.1 km
ASCENT848 m
DURATION12.5–14 hr
STEEPEST15 %
ROUTEPoint to Point
RATING · HIKERS 5.0 · 7
DOG EFFORT3.9 /5 paws
PARKING10 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.
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. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 5.0 / 5 across 7 reviews.