On-leadEasy
Western Springs Lakeside Park Loop
Auckland · Loop
↑ 7 m gain↓ 6 m descenthigh 18 msteepest 4 %
DISTANCE1.8 km
ASCENT7 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST4 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.7 · 122
DOG EFFORT1.4 /5 paws
PARKING50 m away
Nearest emergency vetAnimal Referral Centre Central (ARC Central), Auckland
09 281 5815
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.
Lake swimOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kidsA popular track, busy on weekends
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 Western Springs Lakeside Park Loop
In Auckland, Western Springs Lakeside Park Loop runs 1.8 km as a loop.
Expect easy going, with around 7 m of climb, pitching up to 4 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
Walkers come for lakeside stretches and wildlife. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.7 / 5 across 122 reviews.