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Oakley Creek Walkway and Waterview Reserve Loop [CLOSED]

Auckland · Loop

↑ 27 m gain↓ 29 m descenthigh 32 msteepest 6 %
DISTANCE4.2 km
ASCENT27 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST6 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 3.7 · 88
DOG EFFORT1.8 /5 paws
PARKING150 m away
Nearest emergency vetWestern After Hours Emergency Vet Clinic, Auckland~5 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.

River swim spotsWaterfallForest shadePaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kidsUsually a quiet track
Check the water before the dog swims. Toxic algae blooms in NZ rivers and lakes can kill a dog within hours. Scan the LAWA water quality map in warm months and keep dogs away from dark slime on rocks.

About Oakley Creek Walkway and Waterview Reserve Loop [CLOSED]

Oakley Creek Walkway and Waterview Reserve Loop [CLOSED] covers 4.2 km, in Auckland, walked as a loop.

Graded easy, it climbs about 27 m overall, pitching up to 6 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.

Walkers come for native forest, river frontage, big views, and waterfalls. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 3.7 / 5 across 88 reviews.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Oakley Creek Walkway and Waterview Reserve Loop [CLOSED]?

Dogs are welcome on Oakley Creek Walkway and Waterview Reserve Loop [CLOSED] on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Oakley Creek Walkway and Waterview Reserve Loop [CLOSED]?

Oakley Creek Walkway and Waterview Reserve Loop [CLOSED] is 4.2 km with roughly 27 m of climb and takes about 1–1.5 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Oakley Creek Walkway and Waterview Reserve Loop [CLOSED]?

Yes, the track has river and waterfall 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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