On-leadModerate
Tamaki Drive Cycleway
Auckland · Out & Back
↑ 28 m gain↓ 27 m descenthigh 10 msteepest 5 %
DISTANCE15.4 km
ASCENT28 m
DURATION3.5–4 hr
STEEPEST5 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 229
DOG EFFORT2.8 /5 paws
PARKING30 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.
Beach swimRiver swim spotsOpen 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 Tamaki Drive Cycleway
In Auckland, Tamaki Drive Cycleway runs 15.4 km as an out-and-back.
Graded moderate, it climbs about 28 m overall, pitching up to 5 % at its steepest, and takes about 3.5–4 hr to walk.
Along the way there are beach walking, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 229 reviews.