-36.78072, 174.99304
On-leadModerate

Northern Walk: Matiatia, Owhanake, Oneroa

Waiheke Island · Auckland · Loop

2469.1 km49 m
↑ 203 m gain↓ 206 m descenthigh 49 msteepest 29 %
DISTANCE9.2 km
ASCENT203 m
DURATION2–2.5 hr
STEEPEST29 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.7 · 631
DOG EFFORT3.4 /5 paws
PARKING90 m away
Nearest emergency vetAnimal Emergency at VSA - Sylvia Park, Auckland~25 min drive · 24/7
09 849 2121
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 shadeA popular track, busy on weekends

About Northern Walk: Matiatia, Owhanake, Oneroa

This long track follows 9.2 km as a loop, near Waiheke Island in Auckland.

Graded moderate, it climbs about 203 m overall, pitching up to 29 % at its steepest, and takes about 2–2.5 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 4.7 / 5 across 631 reviews.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Northern Walk: Matiatia, Owhanake, Oneroa?

Dogs are welcome on Northern Walk: Matiatia, Owhanake, Oneroa on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Northern Walk: Matiatia, Owhanake, Oneroa?

Northern Walk: Matiatia, Owhanake, Oneroa is 9.2 km with roughly 203 m of climb and takes about 2–2.5 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Northern Walk: Matiatia, Owhanake, Oneroa?

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.

Hikes nearby

The closest dog-friendly tracks to this trailhead, by straight-line distance.

HardWaiheke Island
56 km↑747 m14.5–16 hr★3.9 rating
Swim spotSealed underfoot
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyWaiheke Island
1.6 km↑23 m0.5–1 hr★3.9 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyWaiheke Island
3.5 km↑114 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.

More in Auckland

ModerateAuckland
7.7 km↑111 m1.5–2 hr★3.4 rating
Swim spotShade
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyAuckland
0.6 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★2.9 rating
Good with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyHuia
2.9 km↑14 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyPapakura
3.4 km↑16 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Swim spotSealed underfootGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.

See every dog-friendly track in Auckland →

Log this hike+179 XP

Save and Been here stay on this device, no account needed, and show up on your hikes. Logging on the live map plants Banks’ paw on the trailhead and awards XP.