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Wainoni Park and the Joe Clark Walkway

Greenhithe · Auckland

↑ 8 m gain↓ 0 m descenthigh 29 m
DISTANCE0.5 km
ASCENT8 m
DURATION6 min

This walk was suggested by the community and checked against the authority quoted above before it was published. The route line comes from official track data. Auckland Council’s own wording: “Wainoni Park North, Wainoni Park South and Wainoni Downs are areas where dogs may be exercised under control off a leash at all times (Auckland Council Policy on Dogs 2025, clause 2.17.2). Prohibited on any playground or sports surface, on leash nearby while they are in use, and on leash on roads and car parks”. Evidence: the rule-setter’s own published wording. How we check dog rules.

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The route

Good to know

Dogs are allowed here. Watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.

Usually a quiet track

About Wainoni Park and the Joe Clark Walkway

Wainoni Park and the Joe Clark Walkway is a short walk of 0.5 km, near Greenhithe in Auckland.

Greenhithe's big backyard: sports fields, horse paddocks and pockets of bush, and the whole park is off-leash under control. The line mapped here is the Joe Clark Walkway, the formed spine of the park: concrete path giving way to a boardwalk through the trees, just under half a kilometre each way. Around it run several kilometres of mown paths and informal tracks looping the fields and paddocks, so most locals turn it into a longer wander. Keep the lead on across the car parks, clear of the playground, and away from the sports surfaces while games are on.

It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 8 m, and takes about 6 min to walk.

Dogs are welcome here. This walk is on the map because Inge & Pip suggested it, and we checked it against the source above.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Wainoni Park and the Joe Clark Walkway?

Yes, dogs are welcome on Wainoni Park and the Joe Clark Walkway. Auckland Council's own wording for this track: "Wainoni Park North, Wainoni Park South and Wainoni Downs are areas where dogs may be exercised under control off a leash at all times (Auckland Council Policy on Dogs 2025, clause 2.17.2). Prohibited on any playground or sports surface, on leash nearby while they are in use, and on leash on roads and car parks".

How long is Wainoni Park and the Joe Clark Walkway?

Wainoni Park and the Joe Clark Walkway is 0.5 km with roughly 8 m of climb and takes about 6 min.

From the pack

Walked and logged 1 time by the pack, 1 proven with a photo. first proven by Abby & Frith.

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