We visit the horse paddocks of Apirana Reserve with views of Mount Wellington, Eastern Beach and on a clear day, the Coromandel (this is part of the 7.5km  Point to Point Walkway) and then walk through the native bush within St Johns Bush.

horse eating in the farm
Apirana Reserve is part of the Point to Point Walkway

Quick facts about this walk

Walk time: approx. 1 hour
Distance: about 4.5 kms
Start: Glen Innes Train Station
Track: A mix of level and hilly paths.
Difficulty: Suitable for users of average fitness and mobility.
Highlights: St Johns Bush native trees and ferns, residential housing, reserves, horse paddocks,views of Eastern Beach and the Coromandel, city skyline view
Dog Friendly: off leash exercise area in Merton Reserve.
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St Johns Bush is a green corridor for birds flying across Auckland. There is a wetland area with native fish. This area is home to over 165 different species of plants. The kauri tree is over 150 years old.

Joining up reserves to minimise street walking is a challenge, but we are fortunate to have so many green spaces in Auckland. Our dream is that the reserves will be linked together sometime in the future to help us commute safely by bicycle or on foot (and hopefully wheelchairs), from one area to another, minimising road use.

Dogs off-leash exercise area in Merton Reserve.

Photos from my walk along the Apirana St Johns Loop

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