East Auckland Walks

East Auckland walks are a blend of heights and shores. Explore Pigeon Mountain, Botany, Dannemora, and find serenity at Whitford Beach.

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Walk the Beauty of East Auckland

East Auckland walks include exploring the heights of Pigeon Mountain, with its panoramic views that make the climb so worth it. Botany and Dannemora bring their own charm, with a mix of suburban vibes and hidden trails that I’m always excited to discover.

Whitford Beach and the Turanga Creek Walk offer a serene escape on the coast.

Howick and Beachlands bring their own charm, with a mix of suburban vibes and hidden trails that I’m always excited to discover.

I have over 150+ walks in Auckland, hope you find a few to enjoy!

My East Auckland Walks

Botany and Dannemora Circuits

Auckland Region Botany East Auckland North Island

This short loop walk exploring the reserves from Botany Town Centre to Dannemora is suitable for people who work at Botany Town Centre and enjoy ...

Bridge Botany to Cascades Loop Walk

Botany to Cascades Loop Walk

Auckland Region Botany East Auckland North Island

It continues to amaze us how the distances between places seem shorter when we are out walking compared to driving.

A man with his dog sitting on the bench chilling at the Churchill Park

Churchill Park Loop

Auckland Region East Auckland Glendowie North Island

5 km • 1 Hour • Easy • Churchill Park is one of a few walks in Auckland that does not have much shelter, so ...

Lovely garden on the Farm Cove walk in Auckland

Coastal Rotary Walkway Pakuranga

Auckland Region East Auckland North Island Pakuranga

10.5 km one way • 1 - 5 hours • Mostly flat walk • One of East Auckland’s most scenic and popular walkways, the coastal ...

Looking at the boats in Half Moon Bay Marina in East Auckland

Half Moon Bay East

Auckland Region East Auckland Half Moon Bay North Island

This walk at Half Moon Bay explores the parks and reserves to the east, and then heads down to Eastern Beach.

Views from the bench seat at Half Moon Bay in East Auckland

Half Moon Bay West

Auckland Region East Auckland Half Moon Bay North Island

Half Moon Bay was bathed in sunshine this morning – very welcome after a week of rain.

Bench seat overlooking the beach at Macleans Park

Macleans Park and Eastern Beach

Auckland Region Bucklands Beach East Auckland North Island

4 kms • 1 hour • Easy • Today we explored Macleans Park and Eastern Beach – an area that was new to us.

Mangemangeroa reserve walking along the coastal bush track

Mangemangeroa Reserve Walking Track

Auckland Region Botany East Auckland North Island

5 km • 1 hour • Very Easy • The Mangemangeroa Shelly Park Beach Path walk was a totally new discovery for us today.

Maraetai and Omana Loop Walk

Maraetai and Omana Loop Walk

Auckland Region Beachlands East Auckland North Island

5 km • Medium • Today was our first walk around the 3 km perimeter of Omana Regional Park near Maraetai (pronounced my-right-eye).

Beach at maraetai loop coastal walk

Maraetai Loop Coastal Walk

Auckland Region Beachlands East Auckland North Island

The Maraetai Loop Walk lives up to our criteria for a route that is diverse and interesting

Views from the bench seat overlooking Tamaki Estuary in East Auckland

Pakuranga Farm Cove Loop

Auckland Region East Auckland North Island Pakuranga

We have now added a fourth loop walk taking in the wonderful Pakuranga Rotary walkway.

Walkway along Tamaki Estuary on the Pakuranga Kentigern Loop walk in East Auckland

Pakuranga Kentigern Loop

Auckland Region East Auckland North Island Pakuranga

Today we set out to explore another part of the Pakuranga Rotary Walkway, this time taking a loop behind Saint Kentigern College and through Manor ...

Bench seat on the Pakuranga walkway looking out to the harbour with the boats

Pakuranga Loop Walk

Auckland Region East Auckland North Island Pakuranga

Part of our Pakuranga Loop Walk is along the Pakuranga Rotary Walkway which extends to Pigeon Mountain, along the Tamaki Estuary and Whakaaranga Creek.

Steps up to the top of Pigeon Mountain in Half Moon Bay

Pigeon Mountain and the Wetlands Loop Walk

Auckland Region East Auckland Half Moon Bay North Island

6 km • 1 hour & 15 mins • Easy Walk • Pigeon Mountain in the suburb of Half Moon Bay is another of Auckland’s ...

Pigeon Mountain Volcanic Cone

Pigeon Mountain Volcanic Cone

Auckland Region East Auckland Half Moon Bay North Island

One of Auckland’s less known and visited volcanic cones in Half Moon Bay, East Auckland

Bench seat on the Tahuna Torea Nature Walk

Tahuna Torea Nature Walk

Auckland Region East Auckland Glendowie North Island

45 min walk • Easy • Check tides • Tahuna Torea is a beautiful nature reserve and wetland (salt marsh and freshwater habitat) in Glendowie, ...

One of the walk bridges on the Cascade Walkway in Pakuranga

The Cascade Walkway

Auckland Region East Auckland North Island Pakuranga

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

walkpath Wades Walkway Whitford

Wades Walkway Whitford

Auckland Region Howick North Island

3.36 km • 60-70 minutes • Medium with stairs • Wades Walkway at Whitford is a little gem that we hope will be developed further ...

Whitford Beach – Turanga Creek Walk

Whitford Beach – Turanga Creek Walk

Auckland Region Beachlands East Auckland North Island

This stunning walk surprised as we set out to discover an original walkway today.