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On-leadModerate

Welsey Bay Loop Walk

Auckland · Loop

0.511.5 km90 m
↑ 77 m gain↓ 78 m descenthigh 90 msteepest 25 %
DISTANCE1.6 km
ASCENT77 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST25 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.4 · 22
DOG EFFORT2.9 /5 paws
PARKING110 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.

Beach swimForest shade

About Welsey Bay Loop Walk

Welsey Bay Loop Walk is a loop of 1.6 km, in Auckland.

Expect moderate going, with around 77 m of climb, pitching up to 25 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Walkers come for beach walking, native forest, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.4 / 5 across 22 reviews.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Welsey Bay Loop Walk?

Dogs are welcome on Welsey Bay Loop Walk on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Welsey Bay Loop Walk?

Welsey Bay Loop Walk is 1.6 km with roughly 77 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Welsey Bay Loop Walk?

Yes, the track has beach access where a dog can cool off. In warm months check the LAWA water quality map for toxic algae warnings first.

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