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On-leadModerate

Monument Track and Daniel Bay Walk

Huia · Auckland · Out & Back

0.511.51.8 km115 m
↑ 106 m gain↓ 113 m descenthigh 115 msteepest 28 %
DISTANCE1.8 km
ASCENT106 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST28 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 3.4 · 3
DOG EFFORT3.3 /5 paws
PARKING10 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.

Beach swimForest shadeUsually a quiet track

About Monument Track and Daniel Bay Walk

This short track follows 1.8 km as an out-and-back, near Huia in Auckland.

Graded moderate, it climbs about 106 m overall, pitching up to 28 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

The track takes in beach walking, native forest, big views, and historic sites. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 3.4 / 5 across 3 reviews.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Monument Track and Daniel Bay Walk?

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

How long is Monument Track and Daniel Bay Walk?

Monument Track and Daniel Bay Walk is 1.8 km with roughly 106 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Monument Track and Daniel Bay Walk?

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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