On-leadModerate
Takapuna to Milford Beach Loop via Lake Pupuke
Auckland · Loop
↑ 65 m gain↓ 65 m descenthigh 25 msteepest 12 %
DISTANCE6.8 km
ASCENT65 m
DURATION1.5–2 hr
STEEPEST12 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.3 · 74
DOG EFFORT2.3 /5 paws
PARKING0 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.
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 to Milford Beach Loop via Lake Pupuke
Takapuna to Milford Beach Loop via Lake Pupuke is a loop of 6.8 km, in Auckland.
Graded moderate, it climbs about 65 m overall, pitching up to 12 % 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 4.3 / 5 across 74 reviews.