On-leadEasy
Rothesay to Browns Bay Path
Auckland · Out & Back
↑ 44 m gain↓ 44 m descenthigh 28 msteepest 16 %
DISTANCE1.3 km
ASCENT44 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST16 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 152
DOG EFFORT2.3 /5 paws
PARKING90 m away
Nearest emergency vetAnimal Referral Centre North (ARC North), Auckland
09 281 5815
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.
Beach swimRiver swim spotsOpen 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 Rothesay to Browns Bay Path
In Auckland, Rothesay to Browns Bay Path runs 1.3 km as an out-and-back.
Graded easy, it climbs about 44 m overall, pitching up to 16 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
Walkers come for beach walking, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 152 reviews.