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On-leadModerate

Robinson Road West Loop Track

Riverhead · Auckland · Loop

246810.9 km178 m
↑ 348 m gain↓ 347 m descenthigh 178 msteepest 33 %
DISTANCE10.9 km
ASCENT348 m
DURATION3.5–4 hr
STEEPEST33 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.0 · 133
DOG EFFORT3.9 /5 paws
Nearest emergency vet111 Vet Clinic Kumeu, Auckland~10 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
09 869 6111
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.

Forest shadeA popular track, busy on weekends

About Robinson Road West Loop Track

Robinson Road West Loop Track covers 10.9 km, near Riverhead in Auckland, walked as a loop.

It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 348 m, pitching up to 33 % at its steepest, and takes about 3.5–4 hr to walk.

Along the way there is native forest. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.0 / 5 across 133 reviews.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Robinson Road West Loop Track?

Dogs are welcome on Robinson Road West Loop Track on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Robinson Road West Loop Track?

Robinson Road West Loop Track is 10.9 km with roughly 348 m of climb and takes about 3.5–4 hr.

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