On-leadModerate
Wairoa Cossey Track
Auckland · Point to Point
↑ 367 m gain↓ 457 m descenthigh 410 msteepest 32 %
DISTANCE12.9 km
ASCENT367 m
DURATION4.5–5 hr
STEEPEST32 %
ROUTEPoint to Point
RATING · HIKERS 4.3 · 20
DOG EFFORT4.1 /5 paws
PARKING0 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 Wairoa Cossey Track
Wairoa Cossey Track is a point-to-point of 12.9 km, in Auckland.
Expect moderate going, with around 367 m of climb, pitching up to 32 % at its steepest, and takes about 4.5–5 hr to walk.
The track takes in native forest, lakeside stretches, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.3 / 5 across 20 reviews.