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Kennedy Park to Rahopara Pa Lookout

Auckland · Out & Back

↑ 10 m gain↓ 11 m descenthigh 30 msteepest 5 %
DISTANCE1.4 km
ASCENT10 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST5 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.0 · 50
DOG EFFORT1.4 /5 paws
PARKING40 m away
Nearest emergency vetNorth Shore Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care, Auckland~5 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
09 443 5640
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.

Beach swimOpen track, carry water for the dogGood with kids

About Kennedy Park to Rahopara Pa Lookout

Kennedy Park to Rahopara Pa Lookout covers 1.4 km, in Auckland, walked as an out-and-back.

Graded easy, it climbs about 10 m overall, pitching up to 5 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Walkers come for beach walking, big views, wildflowers, and historic sites. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.0 / 5 across 50 reviews.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Kennedy Park to Rahopara Pa Lookout?

Dogs are welcome on Kennedy Park to Rahopara Pa Lookout on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Kennedy Park to Rahopara Pa Lookout?

Kennedy Park to Rahopara Pa Lookout is 1.4 km with roughly 10 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Kennedy Park to Rahopara Pa Lookout?

Yes, the track has beach 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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