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Maraetai Beach to Platts Mills Reserve

Auckland · Out & Back

0.511.7 km56 m
↑ 48 m gain↓ 48 m descenthigh 56 msteepest 14 %
DISTANCE1.8 km
ASCENT48 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST14 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · WALKERS 3.7 · 3
DOG EFFORT2.2 /5 paws
PARKING20 m away

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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.

Beach swimForest shadeGood with kids

About Maraetai Beach to Platts Mills Reserve

Maraetai Beach to Platts Mills Reserve is an out-and-back of 1.8 km, in Auckland.

Expect easy going, with around 48 m of climb, pitching up to 14 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

The track takes in beach walking and native forest. 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 3.7 / 5 across 3 reviews.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Maraetai Beach to Platts Mills Reserve?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Maraetai Beach to Platts Mills Reserve 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 Maraetai Beach to Platts Mills Reserve?

Maraetai Beach to Platts Mills Reserve is 1.8 km with roughly 48 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Maraetai Beach to Platts Mills Reserve?

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

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