On-leadModerate
Wattle Downs South Path
Auckland · Out & Back
↑ 25 m gain↓ 26 m descenthigh 14 msteepest 4 %
DISTANCE8.5 km
ASCENT25 m
DURATION1.5–2 hr
STEEPEST4 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.7 · 67
DOG EFFORT2.1 /5 paws
PARKING180 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.
Beach swimRiver swim spotsOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kids
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 Wattle Downs South Path
This long track follows 8.5 km as an out-and-back, in Auckland.
Expect moderate going, with around 25 m of climb, pitching up to 4 % at its steepest, and takes about 1.5–2 hr to walk.
Along the way there are beach walking, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.7 / 5 across 67 reviews.