On-leadEasy
Te Auaunga Oakley Creek Walkway from Phyllis Reserve Entrance [CLOSED]
Auckland · Out & Back
↑ 17 m gain↓ 17 m descenthigh 31 msteepest 5 %
DISTANCE2.9 km
ASCENT17 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST5 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 3.5 · 76
DOG EFFORT1.6 /5 paws
PARKING150 m away
Nearest emergency vetWestern After Hours Emergency Vet Clinic, Auckland
09 820 7273
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.
River swim spotsWaterfallOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kidsUsually a quiet track
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 Auaunga Oakley Creek Walkway from Phyllis Reserve Entrance [CLOSED]
This moderate-length track follows 2.9 km as an out-and-back, in Auckland.
It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 17 m, pitching up to 5 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
Walkers come for river frontage, big views, and waterfalls. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 3.5 / 5 across 76 reviews.