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Kitekite Falls Path

Piha · Auckland · Out & Back

0.511.522.9 km86 m
↑ 67 m gain↓ 64 m descenthigh 86 msteepest 24 %
DISTANCE2.9 km
ASCENT67 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST24 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · WALKERS 4.8 · 1,176
DOG EFFORT2.6 /5 paws
PARKING10 m away

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The route

Good to know

Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy, read the signs at the gate, and give ground-nesting birds and stock their room.

River swim spotsWaterfallForest shadeGood with kidsA popular track, busy on weekends
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 Kitekite Falls Path

Kitekite Falls Path covers 2.9 km, near Piha in Auckland, walked as an out-and-back.

Graded easy, it climbs about 67 m overall, pitching up to 24 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Walkers come for native forest, river frontage, waterfalls, and wildlife. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy and read the signs at the gate. Walkers rate it 4.8 / 5 across 1,176 reviews.

Stay nearby

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Kitekite Falls Path?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Kitekite Falls Path by name, so this one rests on the licensed walk data and the district-wide rule rather than a rule-setter's own words. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but that is not the same as a rule saying yes, so keep the lead handy and let the signs at the gate decide.

How long is Kitekite Falls Path?

Kitekite Falls Path is 2.9 km with roughly 67 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Kitekite Falls Path?

Yes, the track has river and waterfall access where a dog can cool off. In warm months check the LAWA water quality map for toxic algae warnings first.

From the pack

Walked and logged 5 times by the pack, 2 proven with a photo. first proven by Kels & Sunmi.

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