On-leadEasy
Takapuna Beach to Milford Reserve
Auckland · Out & Back
↑ 44 m gain↓ 44 m descenthigh 22 msteepest 11 %
DISTANCE8.4 km
ASCENT44 m
DURATION1.5–2 hr
STEEPEST11 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 166
DOG EFFORT2.4 /5 paws
PARKING270 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.
Beach swimLake swimOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kidsA popular track, busy on weekends
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 Takapuna Beach to Milford Reserve
This long track follows 8.4 km as an out-and-back, in Auckland.
Graded easy, it climbs about 44 m overall, pitching up to 11 % at its steepest, and takes about 1.5–2 hr to walk.
Along the way there are beach walking, lakeside stretches, big views, and wildlife. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 166 reviews.