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On-leadModerate

McLachlan Monument Track

Auckland · Out & Back

0.51.1 km115 m
↑ 59 m gain↓ 59 m descenthigh 115 msteepest 13 %
DISTANCE1.1 km
ASCENT59 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST13 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 3.6 · 20
DOG EFFORT2.5 /5 paws
PARKING0 m away
Nearest emergency vetWestern After Hours Emergency Vet Clinic, Auckland~20 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
09 820 7273
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 dog

About McLachlan Monument Track

This short track follows 1.1 km as an out-and-back, in Auckland.

Expect moderate going, with around 59 m of climb, pitching up to 13 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Walkers come for big views and historic sites. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 3.6 / 5 across 20 reviews.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on McLachlan Monument Track?

Dogs are welcome on McLachlan Monument Track on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is McLachlan Monument Track?

McLachlan Monument Track is 1.1 km with roughly 59 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

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