Goat Island Coastal Walkway

I start my walk at the main Goat Island car park, descending the hill and following the path toward the Auckland University Marine Laboratory, beginning at the signpost on the right side of the driveway.

The gravel path goes behind the University, leading me to a hill-top that offers awesome views of Goat Island, Pakiri, and Little Barrier Island. I continued on the track as it dips into a valley, with a lovely stretch of coastal broadleaf bush, and ends at Tabletop Reef. 

Here, I am treated to stunning views out to the Hauraki Gulf, Little Barrier Island, and the Hen and Chicken Islands.

There is a side walk you can do through kissing gate, but I didn’t have time for this. If you want to do it follow the fence line to Matheson Bush Road. Follow this road to Cape Rodney Road and turn right towards the lookout. Cross a stile to navigate the track skirting the farmland, which takes you back towards Goat Island. This walk connects back to the main route.