On-leadEasy
St Heliers to Achilles Point Path
Auckland · Out & Back
↑ 35 m gain↓ 36 m descenthigh 30 msteepest 8 %
DISTANCE2.1 km
ASCENT35 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST8 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.3 · 35
DOG EFFORT1.8 /5 paws
PARKING80 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.
About St Heliers to Achilles Point Path
In Auckland, St Heliers to Achilles Point Path runs 2.1 km as an out-and-back.
It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 35 m, pitching up to 8 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
The track takes in beach walking, big views, and historic sites. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.3 / 5 across 35 reviews.