On-leadModerate
Kuataika Track
Piha · Auckland · Out & Back
↑ 523 m gain↓ 523 m descenthigh 254 msteepest 28 %
DISTANCE8.9 km
ASCENT523 m
STEEPEST28 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 42
DOG EFFORT4.0 /5 paws
PARKING10 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.
Forest shade2 stiles on route
About Kuataika Track
Kuataika Track is an out-and-back of 8.9 km, near Piha in Auckland.
Expect moderate going, with around 523 m of climb, pitching up to 28 % at its steepest.
Along the way there are native forest and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 42 reviews.