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On-leadEasy

Kell Park Walk

Auckland · Loop

↑ 7 m gain↓ 8 m descenthigh 21 msteepest 7 %
DISTANCE0.3 km
ASCENT7 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST7 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 3.8 · 9
DOG EFFORT1.7 /5 paws
PARKING30 m away
Nearest emergency vetAnimal Referral Centre North (ARC North), Auckland~5 min drive · 24/7
09 281 5815
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.

River swim spotsForest shadeGood with kids
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 Kell Park Walk

Kell Park Walk covers 0.3 km, in Auckland, walked as a loop.

It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 7 m, pitching up to 7 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Walkers come for native forest, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 3.8 / 5 across 9 reviews.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Kell Park Walk?

Dogs are welcome on Kell Park Walk on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Kell Park Walk?

Kell Park Walk is 0.3 km with roughly 7 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Kell Park Walk?

Yes, the track has 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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