On-leadEasy
Whakatiwai Loop
Orere Point · Auckland · Loop
↑ 0 m gain↓ 0 m descenthigh 5 msteepest 2 %
DISTANCE1.9 km
ASCENT12 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST2 %
ROUTELoop
DOG EFFORT1.3 /5 paws
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 swimLake swimRiver swim spotsOpen track, carry water for the dogGood with kidsUsually a quiet track
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 Whakatiwai Loop
Whakatiwai Loop covers 1.9 km, near Orere Point in Auckland, walked as a loop.
Graded easy, it climbs about 12 m overall, pitching up to 2 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
Walkers come for beach walking, lakeside stretches, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead.