On-leadModerate
Rocky Bay and Whakanewha Loop
Waiheke Island · Auckland · Loop
↑ 219 m gain↓ 219 m descenthigh 121 msteepest 23 %
DISTANCE8.0 km
ASCENT219 m
DURATION2–2.5 hr
STEEPEST23 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 136
DOG EFFORT3.2 /5 paws
PARKING40 m away
Nearest emergency vetAnimal Emergency at VSA - Sylvia Park, Auckland
09 849 2121
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.
About Rocky Bay and Whakanewha Loop
This long track follows 8.0 km as a loop, near Waiheke Island in Auckland.
Graded moderate, it climbs about 219 m overall, pitching up to 23 % at its steepest, and takes about 2–2.5 hr to walk.
Walkers come for beach walking, native forest, big views, and historic sites. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 136 reviews.