On-leadModerate
Murrays to Rothesay Bay Path
Auckland · Out & Back
↑ 92 m gain↓ 91 m descenthigh 40 msteepest 13 %
DISTANCE3.7 km
ASCENT92 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST13 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 138
DOG EFFORT2.3 /5 paws
PARKING50 m away
Nearest emergency vetAnimal Referral Centre North (ARC North), Auckland
09 281 5815
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 swimOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kidsA popular track, busy on weekends
About Murrays to Rothesay Bay Path
Murrays to Rothesay Bay Path is an out-and-back of 3.7 km, in Auckland.
Expect moderate going, with around 92 m of climb, pitching up to 13 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
Walkers come for beach walking and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 138 reviews.