On-leadEasy
Maraetai Beach Path
Auckland · Out & Back
↑ 30 m gain↓ 32 m descenthigh 17 msteepest 13 %
DISTANCE3.2 km
ASCENT30 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST13 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.3 · 16
DOG EFFORT2.0 /5 paws
PARKING90 m away
Nearest emergency vetAnimal Emergency at VSA - Sylvia Park, 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.
About Maraetai Beach Path
In Auckland, Maraetai Beach Path runs 3.2 km as an out-and-back.
It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 30 m, pitching up to 13 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
Along the way there are beach walking, native forest, big views, and historic sites. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.3 / 5 across 16 reviews.