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Mitchelson Lookout Track [CLOSED]

Muriwai · Auckland · Out & Back

0.51.0 km75 m
↑ 57 m gain↓ 54 m descenthigh 75 msteepest 20 %
DISTANCE1.0 km
ASCENT57 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST20 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.3 · 4
DOG EFFORT2.9 /5 paws
PARKING10 m away
Nearest emergency vet111 Vet Clinic Kumeu, Auckland~15 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
09 869 6111
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.

Auckland Council maps this area as off-lead at Muriwai Regional Park. Council zones can be tight, so check the local signs on the day. How we check dog rules.
Beach swimForest shadeGood with kidsUsually a quiet track

About Mitchelson Lookout Track [CLOSED]

Mitchelson Lookout Track [CLOSED] covers 1.0 km, near Muriwai in Auckland, walked as an out-and-back.

Expect moderate going, with around 57 m of climb, pitching up to 20 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Along the way there are beach walking, native forest, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.3 / 5 across 4 reviews.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Mitchelson Lookout Track [CLOSED]?

Dogs are welcome on Mitchelson Lookout Track [CLOSED] on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Mitchelson Lookout Track [CLOSED]?

Mitchelson Lookout Track [CLOSED] is 1.0 km with roughly 57 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Mitchelson Lookout Track [CLOSED]?

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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