NOTE: This walk is currently closed due to track upgrades. As as Oct 2023.
The route follows Hellyers Creek, then all the twists and turns of the small mangrove-filled inlets, and through trees filled with birdsong.
Today was rainy and windy – the yachts sailing out from Hobsonville Point were making the most of the winds. But we were sheltered by the trees and small gullies.
| Walk time: | approx. 1 hour |
| Distance: | about 5.0 kms |
| Parking: | Beach Haven Community Creche carpark. |
| Buses: | Tramway Road stop on Beach Haven Road. |
| Track: | Bush track, steps, inclines. Muddy in places when wet. |
| Difficulty: | Suitable for users of average fitness and mobility. |
| Dog Friendly: | Yes – welcome on leash |
| Facilities: | Children's Playground, Cyclist track, fitness trail |
| Highlights: | Native bush, views across Auckland Harbour, native birds. |
| FREE Map: | Download your FREE map of this walk |
This walk begins at the Community Creche entrance to Shepherd’s Park, where there is a children’s playground a cyclists learning track and a fitness trail, as well as sports fields. The signs indicate that dogs must be kept on-leash (but we did see dogs off leash along the coastal walkway).
If you wanted to make this a day outing, you could catch a ferry from Britomart to Beach Haven. Bring a picnic lunch.
Cafe suggestion: Cafe Au Bon Coin Cafe Patisserie
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