On-leadHard
Karamatura to Mount Donald McLean
Huia · Auckland · Out & Back
↑ 586 m gain↓ 584 m descenthigh 412 msteepest 44 %
DISTANCE11.6 km
ASCENT586 m
STEEPEST44 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.7 · 1,285
DOG EFFORT4.4 /5 paws
PARKING0 m away
Nearest emergency vetAnimal Emergency at VSA - Auckland West (Henderson), Auckland
09 849 2121
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 Karamatura to Mount Donald McLean
This long track follows 11.6 km as an out-and-back, near Huia in Auckland.
Graded hard, it climbs about 586 m overall, pitching up to 44 % at its steepest.
The track takes in native forest, river frontage, big views, and waterfalls. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.7 / 5 across 1,285 reviews.