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On-leadEasy

Spragg Monument Walk

Auckland · Out & Back

↑ 12 m gain↓ 11 m descenthigh 60 msteepest 6 %
DISTANCE1.0 km
ASCENT12 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST6 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 5
DOG EFFORT1.6 /5 paws
PARKING10 m away
Nearest emergency vetAnimal Emergency at VSA - Auckland West (Henderson), Auckland~15 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
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 swimForest shadeGood with kidsUsually a quiet track

About Spragg Monument Walk

This short track follows 1.0 km as an out-and-back, in Auckland.

It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 12 m, pitching up to 6 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

The track takes in beach walking, native forest, big views, and historic sites. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 5 reviews.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Spragg Monument Walk?

Dogs are welcome on Spragg Monument Walk on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Spragg Monument Walk?

Spragg Monument Walk is 1.0 km with roughly 12 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Spragg Monument Walk?

Yes, the track has beach access where a dog can cool off. In warm months check the LAWA water quality map for toxic algae warnings first.

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