There are 8 named tracks (Walking Bus, Aberdeen, Mamaku, Kohekohe, Bayliss, Bayliss, Tui and Magnolia) and it pays to have a map with you so that you have an idea as to where you are.

Quick facts about this walk

Walk time: approx. 1 hour
Distance: about 4 kms
Parking: Avenue of Remembrance, off Beach Road, Campbells Bay.
Track: Bush tracks, some smooth, some rough.
Difficulty: Suitable for most ages and levels of fitness and mobility, designed with flat shoes or running shoes in mind.
Buggies/Wheelchairs: Not suitable for pushchairs
Facilities: Toilets, Picnic Area, Parking, Children Playground, Cafe
Highlights: Nature Trail, stream and regenerating bush.
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There is a nature trail with numbered plants and trees if you are inclined to learn about the bush. We learnt that “Mamaku” is a tall edible tree fern also known as a black tree fern.

There is a picnic area near the car park. The nearest children’s playground and public toilets are at Kennedy Park (Castor Bay). And the nearest cafe is Piknic Cafe (82 Beach Rd)

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Map location and how to find Centennial Park Walking Tracks

Photos from my walk along the Centennial Park Walking Tracks

Comments on Centennial Park Walking Tracks

Michelle

Hello,

Are dogs allowed in Cenntenial Park?

Helen

According to this website, yes. https://nz.yelp.com/biz/centennial-park-auckland

However you may wish to check with Auckland Council for confirmation.

Regards,
Helen

Dorislim

Hi, just wanted to check if the upgrade is finish.

Richard Wagener

Hi
I am not sure if this is complete or not. Perhaps the local body council office will know.
Thanks
Richard

Richard Hursthouse

HI. Dogs on lead in the bush tracks please to protect the stream and environment. The track upgrades are basically finished. Cheers

Richard Wagener

Richard – thanks so much for the update. I will make a point of visiting shortly and write an update. So important we all look after the environment in this wonderful city so we can all enjoy it.
Cheers
Richard

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