Te Whau Point Walk

Matakohe · Northland · Out & Back

↑ 21 m gain↓ 20 m descenthigh 14 msteepest 6 %

DISTANCE2.9 km

ASCENT21 m

DURATION0.5–1 hr

STEEPEST6 %

ROUTEOut & Back

RATING · HIKERS 4.9 · 6

DOG EFFORT1.7 /5 paws

Nearest emergency vetMaunu Road Vet Clinic (Northland Veterinary Group) - 24/7 after-hours, Whangarei~70 min drive · 24/7

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 swimForest shadePaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kidsUsually a quiet track

Te Whau Point Walk covers 2.9 km, near Matakohe in Northland, walked as an out-and-back.

Graded easy, it climbs about 21 m overall, pitching up to 6 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Walkers come for beach walking, native forest, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.9 / 5 across 6 reviews.

Quick answers

Can my dog go off the lead on Te Whau Point Walk?

Dogs are welcome on Te Whau Point Walk on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Te Whau Point Walk?

Te Whau Point Walk is 2.9 km with roughly 21 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Te Whau Point Walk?

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