On-leadModerate
Manuka Reserve to Witheford Scenic Reserve
Auckland · Out & Back
↑ 81 m gain↓ 81 m descenthigh 67 msteepest 21 %
DISTANCE5.0 km
ASCENT81 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST21 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 3.7 · 13
DOG EFFORT2.6 /5 paws
Nearest emergency vetNorth Shore Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care, Auckland
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.
River swim spotsForest shade
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 Manuka Reserve to Witheford Scenic Reserve
This moderate-length track follows 5.0 km as an out-and-back, in Auckland.
It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 81 m, pitching up to 21 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.
The track takes in native forest, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 3.7 / 5 across 13 reviews.