Centennial Park Walking Tracks
Centennial Park (inland from Campbells Bay on Auckland’s North Shore) is a very large reserve that contains a regenerating native forest.
Centennial Park (inland from Campbells Bay on Auckland’s North Shore) is a very large reserve that contains a regenerating native forest.
Puhinui Reserve Walkway was another new discovery for us last week. It is a huge (199 hectares of rural landscape) undeveloped area out near Auckland Airport (off Price Road, off Puhiniu Road).
The walk around Ambury Park Farm is a fun, family friendly excursion.
If you have been out to Highbrook Business Park in South Auckland, you may have noticed a walkway along the waters edge to the north. This has intrigued my friend and I for some time, so today we set out to explore and work out a way to include it an interesting circular walk.
Wattle Downs in South Auckland was another new area for us to explore. The Wattle Downs Walkway goes around the edge of the peninsula that extends into Manukau Harbour, at one spot there are views through to Manukau Heads.
I walked Mangere Esplanade in October and I’ll tell you everything: best parking, the godwits refuge, HMS Orpheus memorial. Get your free map and start walking!
The Otara Creek Walkway in South Auckland, passes through some 220 hectares of waterway/tidal mudflats and forms a green corridor within Otara township.
Last weekend while we were exploring the Whitford area, we stumbled across the Point View Reserve, and decided to check it out.
The Weymouth Walkway south of Auckland, is a mainly flat (suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs), concrete paved path that follows the coastline of Manukau Harbour and the Puhinui Creek mangrove forest inlet.
It was low tide this morning as we walked around the Pahurehure Inlet at Papakura.
We like to find excuses to head to Mangere Bridge for a walk. The village has a vibrant atmosphere, as the cafes that spill out onto the pavement bring the village to life and there are always visitors.
It has been a challenge to find an interesting walk from Westgate Shopping Centre that meets our criteria – this one is not one of the best
The Te Atatu Peninsula Walk provides wonderful views of Auckland harbour – the Chelsea sugar factory, the Sky Tower, Rangitoto Island and the Harbour Bridge. You could almost be on an island! And the water looks beautiful at both high and low tides, dotted with mangroves.
One of Auckland’s less known and visited volcanic cones in Half Moon Bay, East Auckland
When I first came to live in New Zealand, I lived in Glen Eden. I had never visited Waikumete Cemetery until today. What an amazingly beautiful and fascinating place.
The Henderson Opanuku Stream walk comes under Project Twin Streams.
The Avondale Whau River walkway from New Lynn, was a new discovery yesterday.
We have done this Moire Park Bush Walk in Massey, West Auckland, twice previously and this time we returned to make use of the yellow walking/cycling bridge that now crosses the motorway.
This walk in New Lynn (West Auckland) explores either side of the town centre and takes in Olympic Park and it’s popular children’s playgrounds, and the wetlands of Manawa.
It turned out to be a wonderful warm spring day – perfect for exploring the pathways beside Henderson Creek in West Auckland
Glen Eden has undergone stream restoration and cycleways development as part of the Twin Streams Project, so we set out for an exploratory walk to see what we could uncover.
Mt Eden is one of the most popular places to visit in Auckland. Today’s walk around Mt Eden in the autumn sunshine and clear skies was wonderful.
This walk is through an extensive site of native bush alongside Totara Park & the Manurewa Botanical Gardens is beautiful, challenging and interesting
This stunning walk surprised as we set out to discover an original walkway today.
The Unsworth Heights to Rosedale Park walkway is a spectacular ‘there & back’ walk with many activities and options for variety to make it a loop.
Complete guide to Mangere Mountain: exact route from Memorial Hall, summit climb, two finish options, kumera pits, 360° views. Moderate, 60-90 mins, 2-3.2km.
Starting by the West Harbour Marina, the West Harbour Loop walk is fully paved, winds through wonderful bush and provides stunning views over the water back to Auckland city.
Beautiful gardens, huge Pohutukawa trees, history, sculptures, monuments, swimming and wonderful harbour views ensure the Parnell Rose Gardens Loop is a walk for all to enjoy.
The Maraetai Loop Walk lives up to our criteria for a route that is diverse and interesting
Hamlins Hill (Mutukaroa) Regional Park is a gem in the midst of Auckland City with a rich history and plenty of open space for you to unwind and enjoy
Waikowhai Park is a large piece of bushland and attractive parkland off Hillsborough Road. There are several excellent walks in the park.
6.50 km • 2 Hours • Easy • Waitakere Ranges • Auckland
9.70 kms • 2 Hours • Very Easy • Effortless walk from Auckland ferry buildings in downtown Auckland to St Heliers Bay along Auckland’s pretty waterfront.
Discover why I enjoyed the Downtown and Pink Pathway Loop in Auckland CBD so much.
We decided to check out the Oratia Twin Streams walk and cycleway to see if we could include it as part of a fun circular walk. We did it!
A short but punchy Auckland walk featuring epic views, 200+ stairs, and native bush. Includes tips, maps, parking, and what to bring.
Starting in the Glenfern Sanctuary, this walk is a 2.6km loop walk on Great Barrier Island. It took me 1 hour to complete including stops at the Sunset Rock lookout and the big kauri tree.
Starting in Kaiarara Bay to Mt Hobson Summit is a 15.5km loop walk on Great Barrier Island. It took me 5 hours to complete including stops.
The Bridle Track is a 1km one way, easy walk from Port Fitzroy on Great Barrier Island. It took me around 13 mins to walk. Pretty bush on a very good track.
The Motu Kaikoura Track is a 4km one way, medium walk on Great Barrier Island. It took me around 2 hours to walk there and back. Only accessible by boat.
The Kopurererua Valley Walkway is a 6km one way, very easy walk that took me around 1 hour and 45 mins to complete. This walk is in Tauranga near the city.
3.7 km • 1hr 30 minutes one way, 3 hours return • It’s an easy walk in the Tongariro National Park.
5.5 km • 1.5 hours • Easy • Also known as The Coastal Walkway, this is a great loop walk around the point is suitable for the whole family. Catch the ferry from downtown Auckland or drive to Hobsonville Point.
2.7 km • 40 minutes • Easy • Herald Island Path is an easy loop walk in Hobsonville, Auckland.
2.80 km • 1 Hour 15 Minutes to the top • Medium • The hike to the top of Mt Tauhara Summit is worth every step as you take in the breathtaking scenery that stretches from Lake Taupo all way down into central NZ.
Full route for the Gibbons and Muir Track loop at Whatipu: beach walk to Pararaha, the muddy Muir climb, ridge views and descent. What’s rough, what’s worth it. I’ve done it.
3.30 km • 2 hours return • Very easy • White’s Beach is a beautiful sandy beach 3.3 km to the north of Piha.
5 kms • 1 hour 40 minutes one way • Easy • The Tuahu Track starts at the end of Hot Springs Rd. It’s an excellent walk with Rimu & giant Kauri trees, freshwater streams, great views and bird life.
11 kms • 6 Hours • Medium, then hard walk • The Motutapere Hut is a 640m walk along the top of the Kaimai Ranges going south on the North-South Track after leaving the Tuahu Track. 8 km from Katikati.