On-leadEasy
Onehunga Bay Reserve Loop
Auckland · Loop
↑ 33 m gain↓ 31 m descenthigh 38 msteepest 11 %
DISTANCE3.4 km
ASCENT33 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST11 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.4 · 100
DOG EFFORT1.9 /5 paws
PARKING10 m away
Nearest emergency vetAnimal Emergency at VSA - Sylvia Park, Auckland
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 swimLake swimOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kidsA popular track, busy on weekends
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 Onehunga Bay Reserve Loop
This moderate-length track follows 3.4 km as a loop, in Auckland.
Expect easy going, with around 33 m of climb, pitching up to 11 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
The track takes in beach walking, lakeside stretches, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.4 / 5 across 100 reviews.