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Te Araroa: Coast To Coast Walkway

Auckland · Point to Point

51016.6 km187 m
↑ 341 m gain↓ 339 m descenthigh 187 msteepest 16 %
DISTANCE16.6 km
ASCENT341 m
DURATION4.5–5 hr
STEEPEST16 %
ROUTEPoint to Point
RATING · WALKERS 4.5 · 677
DOG EFFORT3.6 /5 paws
PARKING70 m away

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The route

Good to know

Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy, read the signs at the gate, and give ground-nesting birds and stock their room.

Lake swimForest shadePaw-friendly sealed surfaceA popular track, busy on weekends2 cattle grids on route
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 Araroa: Coast To Coast Walkway

This big track follows 16.6 km as a point-to-point, in Auckland.

It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 341 m, pitching up to 16 % at its steepest, and takes about 4.5–5 hr to walk.

Walkers come for native forest, lakeside stretches, big views, and town-edge walking. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy and read the signs at the gate. Walkers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 677 reviews.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Te Araroa: Coast To Coast Walkway?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Te Araroa: Coast To Coast Walkway by name, so this one rests on the licensed walk data and the district-wide rule rather than a rule-setter's own words. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but that is not the same as a rule saying yes, so keep the lead handy and let the signs at the gate decide.

How long is Te Araroa: Coast To Coast Walkway?

Te Araroa: Coast To Coast Walkway is 16.6 km with roughly 341 m of climb and takes about 4.5–5 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Te Araroa: Coast To Coast Walkway?

Yes, the track has lake access where a dog can cool off. In warm months check the LAWA water quality map for toxic algae warnings first.

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