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Dogs allowedModerate

Ngawera Road to Mita Bay

Warkworth · Auckland · Loop

0.511.52.2 km100 m
↑ 97 m gain↓ 94 m descenthigh 100 msteepest 22 %
DISTANCE2.3 km
ASCENT97 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST22 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · WALKERS 4.0 · 22
DOG EFFORT2.8 /5 paws
PARKING10 m away

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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 swimForest shade

About Ngawera Road to Mita Bay

Ngawera Road to Mita Bay covers 2.3 km, near Warkworth in Auckland, walked as a loop.

Expect moderate going, with around 97 m of climb, pitching up to 22 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

The track takes in beach walking, native forest, 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 4.0 / 5 across 22 reviews.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Ngawera Road to Mita Bay?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Ngawera Road to Mita Bay 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 Ngawera Road to Mita Bay?

Ngawera Road to Mita Bay is 2.3 km with roughly 97 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Ngawera Road to Mita Bay?

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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