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Puketāpapa (Mount Roskill) Path

Auckland · Out & Back

↑ 27 m gain↓ 26 m descenthigh 103 msteepest 10 %
DISTANCE1.1 km
ASCENT27 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST10 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.3 · 17
DOG EFFORT1.9 /5 paws
PARKING10 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.

Open track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kids

About Puketāpapa (Mount Roskill) Path

In Auckland, Puketāpapa (Mount Roskill) Path runs 1.1 km as an out-and-back.

Expect easy going, with around 27 m of climb, pitching up to 10 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Walkers come for big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.3 / 5 across 17 reviews.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Puketāpapa (Mount Roskill) Path?

Dogs are welcome on Puketāpapa (Mount Roskill) Path on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Puketāpapa (Mount Roskill) Path?

Puketāpapa (Mount Roskill) Path is 1.1 km with roughly 27 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

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