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On-leadEasy

Murphys Bush Walk

Auckland · Loop

↑ 19 m gain↓ 13 m descenthigh 64 msteepest 12 %
DISTANCE1.0 km
ASCENT19 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST12 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.1 · 31
DOG EFFORT1.9 /5 paws
PARKING450 m away
Nearest emergency vetManukau After Hours Veterinary Clinic (Night Vet), Auckland~5 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
09 277 8383
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.

Forest shadeGood with kids

About Murphys Bush Walk

Murphys Bush Walk is a loop of 1.0 km, in Auckland.

It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 19 m, pitching up to 12 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Walkers come for native forest. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.1 / 5 across 31 reviews.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Murphys Bush Walk?

Dogs are welcome on Murphys Bush Walk on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Murphys Bush Walk?

Murphys Bush Walk is 1.0 km with roughly 19 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

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