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Dogs allowedModerate

Medlands to Tryphina

Great Barrier Island · Auckland · Point to Point

24689.6 km277 m
↑ 372 m gain↓ 368 m descenthigh 277 msteepest 25 %
DISTANCE9.7 km
ASCENT372 m
DURATION3–3.5 hr
STEEPEST25 %
ROUTEPoint to Point
RATING · WALKERS 4.6 · 7
DOG EFFORT3.6 /5 paws

This walk comes from licensed public walk data and is being progressively confirmed against the authorities. Signs on the day always win. Evidence: inferred from the licensed data only. Walked it and read the sign? Send us the rule and this line retires. How we check dog rules.

Nearest emergency vetEvening Vet, Auckland~95 min drive · extended
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The route

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 swimOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surface

About Medlands to Tryphina

Medlands to Tryphina covers 9.7 km, near Great Barrier Island in Auckland, walked as a point-to-point.

It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 372 m, pitching up to 25 % at its steepest, and takes about 3–3.5 hr to walk.

Walkers come for beach walking and big views. 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 4.6 / 5 across 7 reviews.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Medlands to Tryphina?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Medlands to Tryphina 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 Medlands to Tryphina?

Medlands to Tryphina is 9.7 km with roughly 372 m of climb and takes about 3–3.5 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Medlands to Tryphina?

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 Medlands to Tryphina?

Yes. The closest is Whakaipo Campsite (self-contained only), about 16 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

Walks nearby

The closest dog-friendly tracks to this trailhead, by straight-line distance.

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EasyGreat Barrier Island
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Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.

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