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Maraetai Beach to Platts Mills Reserve

Auckland · Out & Back

↑ 48 m gain↓ 48 m descenthigh 56 msteepest 14 %

DISTANCE1.8 km

ASCENT48 m

DURATION0.5–1 hr

STEEPEST14 %

ROUTEOut & Back

RATING · HIKERS 3.7 · 3

DOG EFFORT2.2 /5 paws

PARKING20 m away

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Nearest emergency vetAnimal Emergency at VSA - Sylvia Park, Auckland~20 min drive · 24/7

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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.

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. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 3.7 / 5 across 3 reviews.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly DOC campsites close to the trailhead, sort out the sleep, then walk.

Stay & walk

Hotoritori Campsite

58.1 km awayCampsite details →Stay & walk

Booms Flat Campsite

58.4 km awayCampsite details →

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Maraetai Beach to Platts Mills Reserve?

Dogs are welcome on Maraetai Beach to Platts Mills Reserve on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

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.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Maraetai Beach to Platts Mills Reserve?

Yes. The closest is Hotoritori Campsite, about 58 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

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