Runs along Manuka Reserve to Witheford Scenic Reserve, which is the longer route the map draws through here. This is its own walk, with its own trailhead and its own page.
-36.78029, 174.71056
Dogs allowedEasy

Witheford Reserve Path

Auckland · Out & Back

0.511.51.8 km56 m
↑ 43 m gain↓ 46 m descenthigh 56 msteepest 18 %
DISTANCE1.9 km
ASCENT43 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST18 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · WALKERS 3.5 · 21
DOG EFFORT2.3 /5 paws
PARKING300 m away

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The route

Good to know

Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy, read the signs at the gate, and give ground-nesting birds and stock their room.

River swim spotsForest shadeGood 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 Witheford Reserve Path

In Auckland, Witheford Reserve Path runs 1.9 km as an out-and-back.

It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 43 m, pitching up to 18 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Along the way there are native forest and river frontage. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy and read the signs at the gate. Walkers rate it 3.5 / 5 across 21 reviews.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly places to sleep within 25 km of the trailhead, each one with the distance shown. Sort out the stay, then walk.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Witheford Reserve Path?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Witheford Reserve Path by name, so this one rests on the licensed walk data and the district-wide rule rather than a rule-setter's own words. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but that is not the same as a rule saying yes, so keep the lead handy and let the signs at the gate decide.

How long is Witheford Reserve Path?

Witheford Reserve Path is 1.9 km with roughly 43 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Witheford Reserve Path?

Yes, the track has river 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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