On-leadEasy
Orakei Waterfront Path
Auckland · Out & Back
↑ 14 m gain↓ 15 m descenthigh 12 msteepest 6 %
DISTANCE5.5 km
ASCENT14 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST6 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 70
DOG EFFORT1.8 /5 paws
PARKING50 m away
Nearest emergency vetAnimal Referral Centre Central (ARC Central), Auckland
09 281 5815
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 swimOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kidsA popular track, busy on weekends
About Orakei Waterfront Path
Orakei Waterfront Path covers 5.5 km, in Auckland, walked as an out-and-back.
It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 14 m, pitching up to 6 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.
The track takes in beach walking and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 70 reviews.