Auckland · Hiking

Dolphin Bay Walkway

1.5 mi
round trip
1,278 ft
climb
566 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Dolphin Bay Walkway is an out-and-back trail, 1.5 miles each way (3.0 miles round trip) in Auckland, New Zealand. It runs between about 70 ft and 570 ft above sea level, with roughly 350 ft of climbing one way. Dogs are not allowed. The nearest town is Tryphena, about 2.1 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Ruahine and Station Rock. For camping, Medlands Beach Campsite is within about 6 miles. There are 4 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

  • Nearby · Waiau Kauri Grove Track · Te Ara Hura · Leigh Harbour Walkway

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Dolphin Bay Walkway for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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