On-leadEasy
Te Atatu Walkway
Auckland · Out & Back
↑ 27 m gain↓ 28 m descenthigh 13 msteepest 6 %
DISTANCE9.3 km
ASCENT27 m
DURATION2–2.5 hr
STEEPEST6 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 304
DOG EFFORT2.2 /5 paws
PARKING20 m away
Nearest emergency vetAnimal Emergency at VSA - Auckland West (Henderson), 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.
Auckland Council maps this area as off-lead at Harbourview - Orangihina Park. Council zones can be tight, so check the local signs on the day. How we check dog rules.
Beach swimLake swimForest shadePaw-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 Atatu Walkway
Te Atatu Walkway covers 9.3 km, in Auckland, walked as an out-and-back.
Graded easy, it climbs about 27 m overall, pitching up to 6 % at its steepest, and takes about 2–2.5 hr to walk.
Walkers come for beach walking, native forest, lakeside stretches, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 304 reviews.