The Cascade Walkway

The Cascade Walkway - 7.5km of shared paths between Meadowland Drive and Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga - 1 hour 15 mins.

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We set out from Howick Historical Village hoping to find well sign-posted walking paths. The best we found was a post with two arrows on it! (New signage has been installed since our first visit).

The paths are great for cycling and walking (with your dog and/or your children). There is diverse birdlife and native plants and trees.

We were surprised by the lack of picnic/BBQ facilities, public toilets and children’s playgrounds within the Cascade Reserve. However, we did come across 3 children’s playgrounds in total, making this a short family friendly walk.

Quick facts about this walk

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Near the Historical Village is an area to play with marbles, and another area for kids to ride their bicycles on a specially made track. There is a duck pond and some bench seats along the walkway nearby.

We had lunch and coffee at the Homestead Cafe (the homemade bacon and egg quiche was very tasty).

You can find the Auckland Council’s information on the Cascade Walkway here.

Dogs – off leash exercise areas available.

Suitable for family cycling: Between Meadlowland Drive and Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga.

Photos from my walk along the The Cascade Walkway

More of my walks near Pakuranga in East Auckland

Helen Wenley

This project began in 2011. My friend Grace was the walk creator – with her knowledge of Auckland, she could “see” circular routes, and then it was up to me to map out, photograph, research and document the routes. At first, I relied upon my voice recorder and Google maps but then with the advancement of technology, the smart phone became a best friend and I was able to track our route. The best fun was when we were both pleasantly surprised by what there was to see. Beautiful wetlands, views and bush kept us inspired to explore more.