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Rewi Alley Reserve Path

Auckland · Loop

↑ 8 m gain↓ 7 m descenthigh 41 msteepest 5 %
DISTANCE0.8 km
ASCENT8 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST5 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.0 · 7
DOG EFFORT1.4 /5 paws
PARKING260 m away
Nearest emergency vetNorth Shore Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care, Auckland~5 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
09 443 5640
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.

Lake swimOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kids
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 Rewi Alley Reserve Path

This short track follows 0.8 km as a loop, in Auckland.

Expect easy going, with around 8 m of climb, pitching up to 5 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Walkers come for lakeside stretches and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.0 / 5 across 7 reviews.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Rewi Alley Reserve Path?

Dogs are welcome on Rewi Alley Reserve Path on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Rewi Alley Reserve Path?

Rewi Alley Reserve Path is 0.8 km with roughly 8 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Rewi Alley Reserve Path?

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

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