On-leadModerate
Southern Walk: Matiatia, Church Bay, Oneroa Loop
Waiheke Island · Auckland · Loop
↑ 228 m gain↓ 225 m descenthigh 103 msteepest 21 %
DISTANCE8.4 km
ASCENT228 m
DURATION2.5–3 hr
STEEPEST21 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.2 · 151
DOG EFFORT3.1 /5 paws
PARKING90 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.
Beach swimOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceA popular track, busy on weekends
About Southern Walk: Matiatia, Church Bay, Oneroa Loop
Southern Walk: Matiatia, Church Bay, Oneroa Loop is a loop of 8.4 km, near Waiheke Island in Auckland.
It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 228 m, pitching up to 21 % at its steepest, and takes about 2.5–3 hr to walk.
Walkers come for beach walking, big views, and historic sites. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.2 / 5 across 151 reviews.