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Dogs allowedEasy

Manutewhau Path

Auckland · Loop

0.511.52.2 km61 m
↑ 37 m gain↓ 37 m descenthigh 61 msteepest 10 %
DISTANCE2.3 km
ASCENT37 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST10 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · WALKERS 4.2 · 30
DOG EFFORT1.9 /5 paws
PARKING220 m away

The base walk data and the mapped council zone here read differently, and the council bylaw wins: follow the zone note above and the signs on the day. Route details come from licensed public walk data. Evidence: the council’s own mapped rule zone. How we check dog rules.

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Good to know

Dogs are allowed here. Keep them on the lead, watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.

Auckland Council maps this area as dogs allowed at Mānutewhau / LendichReserve. Council zones can be tight, and the bylaw sets its own dog rules inside them, so check the local signs on the day. How we check dog rules.
Forest shadePaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kids

About Manutewhau Path

In Auckland, Manutewhau Path runs 2.3 km as a loop.

Graded easy, it climbs about 37 m overall, pitching up to 10 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

The track takes in native forest and big views. Dogs are allowed here, on the lead. Walkers rate it 4.2 / 5 across 30 reviews.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Manutewhau Path?

Yes. Dogs are welcome on Manutewhau Path, and Auckland Council maps this spot in its own dog control data, so the council bylaw is the authority here.

How long is Manutewhau Path?

Manutewhau Path is 2.3 km with roughly 37 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

From the pack

Walked and logged 1 time by the pack, 1 proven with a photo. first proven by Abby & Frith.

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