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Dogs allowedEasy

Unsworth to Rosedale Path

Auckland · Out & Back

↑ 38 m gain↓ 38 m descenthigh 60 msteepest 7 %
DISTANCE5.5 km
ASCENT38 m
DURATION1.5–2 hr
STEEPEST7 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · WALKERS 4.6 · 85
DOG EFFORT1.9 /5 paws
PARKING210 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 swimOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kidsPram friendly

Other walkers have reported this walk as pushchair suitable. A fellow walker’s word rather than a council or DOC check, so read the ground as you find it. One heads-up: the map data suggests there may be a small step or a kissing gate somewhere on or near the route, so be ready for one. Noted 2026-08-17.

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 Unsworth to Rosedale Path

Unsworth to Rosedale Path covers 5.5 km, in Auckland, walked as an out-and-back.

Graded easy, it climbs about 38 m overall, pitching up to 7 % at its steepest, and takes about 1.5–2 hr to walk.

Walkers come for lakeside stretches and big views. 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 4.6 / 5 across 85 reviews.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Unsworth to Rosedale Path?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Unsworth to Rosedale Path 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 Unsworth to Rosedale Path?

Unsworth to Rosedale Path is 5.5 km with roughly 38 m of climb and takes about 1.5–2 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Unsworth to Rosedale Path?

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.

From the pack

Walked and logged 1 time by the pack.

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