On-leadEasy
Southern Bridge Walk
Takanini · Auckland · Out & Back
↑ 14 m gain↓ 16 m descenthigh 12 msteepest 6 %
DISTANCE2.6 km
ASCENT14 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST6 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.4 · 27
DOG EFFORT1.6 /5 paws
PARKING290 m away
Nearest emergency vetManukau After Hours Veterinary Clinic (Night Vet), Auckland
09 277 8383
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.
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 Southern Bridge Walk
Near Takanini in Auckland, Southern Bridge Walk runs 2.6 km as an out-and-back.
Graded easy, it climbs about 14 m overall, pitching up to 6 % 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 4.4 / 5 across 27 reviews.