On-leadEasy
Takapuna Beach Path
Auckland · Out & Back
↑ 3 m gain↓ 3 m descenthigh 5 msteepest 4 %
DISTANCE2.6 km
ASCENT16 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST4 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 185
DOG EFFORT1.4 /5 paws
PARKING70 m away
Nearest emergency vetNorth Shore Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care, Auckland
09 443 5640
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 Takapuna Beach Path
In Auckland, Takapuna Beach Path runs 2.6 km as an out-and-back.
It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 16 m, pitching up to 4 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
Along the way there are beach walking and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 185 reviews.