On-leadEasy
Wharf Reserve Loop
Auckland · Loop
↑ 10 m gain↓ 10 m descenthigh 18 msteepest 4 %
DISTANCE2.4 km
ASCENT10 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST4 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.4 · 31
DOG EFFORT1.5 /5 paws
PARKING220 m away
Nearest emergency vetAnimal Referral Centre North (ARC North), 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.
River swim spotsForest shade
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 Wharf Reserve Loop
This moderate-length track follows 2.4 km as a loop, in Auckland.
Expect easy going, with around 10 m of climb, pitching up to 4 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
The track takes in native forest and river frontage. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.4 / 5 across 31 reviews.