On-leadModerate
Waharau Regional Park Loop Track
Orere Point · Auckland · Loop
↑ 468 m gain↓ 468 m descenthigh 402 msteepest 26 %
DISTANCE12.1 km
ASCENT468 m
DURATION4–4.5 hr
STEEPEST26 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.1 · 136
DOG EFFORT3.9 /5 paws
PARKING330 m away
Nearest emergency vetManukau After Hours Veterinary Clinic (Night Vet), Auckland
09 277 8383
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.
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 Waharau Regional Park Loop Track
Waharau Regional Park Loop Track is a loop of 12.1 km, near Orere Point in Auckland.
Expect moderate going, with around 468 m of climb, pitching up to 26 % at its steepest, and takes about 4–4.5 hr to walk.
Along the way there are native forest, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.1 / 5 across 136 reviews.