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On-leadModerate

Maungarei/Mount Wellington Path

Auckland · Loop

0.511.51.9 km126 m
↑ 72 m gain↓ 72 m descenthigh 126 msteepest 16 %
DISTANCE1.9 km
ASCENT72 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST16 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 230
DOG EFFORT2.5 /5 paws
PARKING10 m away
Nearest emergency vetAnimal Emergency at VSA - Sylvia Park, Auckland~5 min drive · 24/7
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.

Open track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kidsA popular track, busy on weekends

About Maungarei/Mount Wellington Path

This short track follows 1.9 km as a loop, in Auckland.

Graded moderate, it climbs about 72 m overall, pitching up to 16 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

The track takes in big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 230 reviews.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Maungarei/Mount Wellington Path?

Dogs are welcome on Maungarei/Mount Wellington Path on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Maungarei/Mount Wellington Path?

Maungarei/Mount Wellington Path is 1.9 km with roughly 72 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

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