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Ōwairaka / Te Ahi-kā-a-Rakataura / Mt Albert Path

Auckland · Loop

↑ 21 m gain↓ 19 m descenthigh 127 msteepest 10 %
DISTANCE1.0 km
ASCENT21 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST10 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.4 · 70
DOG EFFORT1.9 /5 paws
PARKING20 m away
Nearest emergency vetWestern After Hours Emergency Vet Clinic, Auckland~5 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
09 820 7273
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.

Open track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kids

About Ōwairaka / Te Ahi-kā-a-Rakataura / Mt Albert Path

Ōwairaka / Te Ahi-kā-a-Rakataura / Mt Albert Path is a loop of 1.0 km, in Auckland.

Graded moderate, it climbs about 21 m overall, pitching up to 10 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Walkers come for big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.4 / 5 across 70 reviews.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Ōwairaka / Te Ahi-kā-a-Rakataura / Mt Albert Path?

Dogs are welcome on Ōwairaka / Te Ahi-kā-a-Rakataura / Mt Albert Path on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Ōwairaka / Te Ahi-kā-a-Rakataura / Mt Albert Path?

Ōwairaka / Te Ahi-kā-a-Rakataura / Mt Albert Path is 1.0 km with roughly 21 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

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