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On-leadEasy

Kepa Bush Path

Auckland · Loop

↑ 27 m gain↓ 29 m descenthigh 56 msteepest 11 %
DISTANCE1.6 km
ASCENT27 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST11 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.3 · 57
DOG EFFORT1.9 /5 paws
PARKING350 m away
Nearest emergency vetAnimal Emergency at VSA - Sylvia Park, Auckland~5 min drive · 24/7
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.

Forest shadeGood with kids

About Kepa Bush Path

This short track follows 1.6 km as a loop, in Auckland.

Expect easy going, with around 27 m of climb, pitching up to 11 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Walkers come for native forest. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.3 / 5 across 57 reviews.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Kepa Bush Path?

Dogs are welcome on Kepa Bush Path on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Kepa Bush Path?

Kepa Bush Path is 1.6 km with roughly 27 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

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