On-leadHard
Pukapuka & Mangatangi Trig track loop
Hunua · Auckland · Loop
↑ 636 m gain↓ 643 m descenthigh 500 msteepest 25 %
DISTANCE20.3 km
ASCENT636 m
DURATION7–7.5 hr
STEEPEST25 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.0 · 2
DOG EFFORT4.5 /5 paws
PARKING20 m away
Nearest emergency vetManukau After Hours Veterinary Clinic (Night Vet), Auckland
09 277 8383
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.
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.
A multi-day expedition, not an afternoon walk. Plan for huts, weather and full backcountry gear.
About Pukapuka & Mangatangi Trig track loop
Near Hunua in Auckland, Pukapuka & Mangatangi Trig track loop runs 20.3 km as a loop.
Graded hard, it climbs about 636 m overall, pitching up to 25 % at its steepest, and takes about 7–7.5 hr to walk.
Along the way there are native forest, lakeside stretches, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.0 / 5 across 2 reviews.