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On-leadEasy

Sister Rene Shadbolt Path

Auckland · Loop

↑ 11 m gain↓ 10 m descenthigh 32 msteepest 6 %
DISTANCE1.6 km
ASCENT11 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST6 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.7 · 8
DOG EFFORT1.5 /5 paws
PARKING40 m away
Nearest emergency vetWestern After Hours Emergency Vet Clinic, Auckland~5 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
09 820 7273
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 shadePaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kids

About Sister Rene Shadbolt Path

This short track follows 1.6 km as a loop, in Auckland.

Graded easy, it climbs about 11 m overall, pitching up to 6 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Walkers come for native forest and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.7 / 5 across 8 reviews.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Sister Rene Shadbolt Path?

Dogs are welcome on Sister Rene Shadbolt Path on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Sister Rene Shadbolt Path?

Sister Rene Shadbolt Path is 1.6 km with roughly 11 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

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