On-leadModerate
Te Ara Tahuna Estuary Cycleway and Walkway
Orewa · Auckland · Loop
↑ 36 m gain↓ 34 m descenthigh 34 msteepest 15 %
DISTANCE8.2 km
ASCENT36 m
DURATION2–2.5 hr
STEEPEST15 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 506
DOG EFFORT2.5 /5 paws
PARKING20 m away
Nearest emergency vetEvening Vet, Auckland
09 217 9249
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 Te Ara Tahuna Estuary Cycleway and Walkway
Near Orewa in Auckland, Te Ara Tahuna Estuary Cycleway and Walkway runs 8.2 km as a loop.
Graded moderate, it climbs about 36 m overall, pitching up to 15 % at its steepest, and takes about 2–2.5 hr to walk.
The track takes in beach walking, river frontage, big views, and wildlife. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 506 reviews.