On-leadModerate
Opanuku Stream Path
Auckland · Out & Back
↑ 9 m gain↓ 10 m descenthigh 18 msteepest 3 %
DISTANCE6.3 km
ASCENT9 m
DURATION1.5–2 hr
STEEPEST3 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 290
DOG EFFORT1.8 /5 paws
PARKING50 m away
Nearest emergency vetAnimal Emergency at VSA - Auckland West (Henderson), 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.
Auckland Council maps this area as off-lead at Corbans Estate. Council zones can be tight, so check the local signs on the day. How we check dog rules.
River swim spotsForest shadePaw-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 Opanuku Stream Path
Opanuku Stream Path is an out-and-back of 6.3 km, in Auckland.
Expect moderate going, with around 9 m of climb, pitching up to 3 % at its steepest, and takes about 1.5–2 hr to walk.
Along the way there are native forest, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 290 reviews.