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Quay Street to Westhaven

Auckland · Out & Back

↑ 10 m gain↓ 9 m descenthigh 9 msteepest 3 %
DISTANCE6.6 km
ASCENT10 m
DURATION1.5–2 hr
STEEPEST3 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · WALKERS 4.6 · 263
DOG EFFORT1.8 /5 paws
PARKING80 m away

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The route

Good to know

Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy, read the signs at the gate, and give ground-nesting birds and stock their room.

Beach swimOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kidsA popular track, busy on weekends

About Quay Street to Westhaven

This long track follows 6.6 km as an out-and-back, in Auckland.

Graded easy, it climbs about 10 m overall, pitching up to 3 % at its steepest, and takes about 1.5–2 hr to walk.

Walkers come for beach walking, big views, town-edge walking, and historic sites. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy and read the signs at the gate. Walkers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 263 reviews.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Quay Street to Westhaven?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Quay Street to Westhaven by name, so this one rests on the licensed walk data and the district-wide rule rather than a rule-setter's own words. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but that is not the same as a rule saying yes, so keep the lead handy and let the signs at the gate decide.

How long is Quay Street to Westhaven?

Quay Street to Westhaven is 6.6 km with roughly 10 m of climb and takes about 1.5–2 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Quay Street to Westhaven?

Yes, the track has beach access where a dog can cool off. In warm months check the LAWA water quality map for toxic algae warnings first.

Shorter walks along this track

Separate walks, each signposted in its own right, that run inside this route.

Walks nearby

The closest dog-friendly tracks to this trailhead, by straight-line distance.

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EasyAuckland
1.0 km↑8 mabout 16 min★4.4 rating
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EasyAuckland
1.0 km↑8 mabout 12 min★4.5 rating
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Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Easy.

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