On-leadHard
Waiheke Island MTB Loop
Waiheke Island · Auckland · Loop
↑ 747 m gain↓ 744 m descenthigh 136 msteepest 12 %
DISTANCE56.3 km
ASCENT747 m
DURATION14.5–16 hr
STEEPEST12 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 3.9 · 24
DOG EFFORT3.7 /5 paws
PARKING80 m away
Nearest emergency vetAnimal Emergency at VSA - Sylvia Park, 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.
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.
A multi-day expedition, not an afternoon walk. Plan for huts, weather and full backcountry gear.
About Waiheke Island MTB Loop
This full-day track follows 56.3 km as a loop, near Waiheke Island in Auckland.
Expect hard going, with around 747 m of climb, pitching up to 12 % at its steepest, and takes about 14.5–16 hr to walk.
Walkers come for beach walking, lakeside stretches, and wildlife. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 3.9 / 5 across 24 reviews.