Mangere Bridge Loop Walk

We like to find excuses to head to Mangere Bridge for a walk. The village has a vibrant atmosphere, as the cafes that spill out onto the pavement bring the village to life and there are always visitors.

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Saturday mornings (7am until 2pm at the Mangere Town Centre) are market days which bring in extra visitors. On a fine day, the view of the Manukau Harbour is brilliant, and if you are lucky there is interesting bird life to watch.

During the summer months, we like to stop and get fresh veggies (and strawberries) from the market gardens in Kirkbride Road.

Quick facts about this walk

Walk time:	approx. 60 minutes
Distance:	about 5.5 kms
Start:	Coronation Road, Mangere Bridge
Track Quality:	Mainly level paths, including ramp to bridge over the motorway.
Difficulty:	Suitable for users of average fitness and mobility.
Buggies/Wheelchairs:	Suitable
Highlights:	Views of Manukau Harbour, One Tree Hill, Mangere Mountain; Pukeko and shore birds habitat.
FREE Map:	Download your FREE map of this walk

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Today we embarked on the buggy friendly loop walk that we had overlooked on previous visits. This one starts (and ends, of course) at Mangere Bridge Village, and heads around the harbour edge, under the motorway bridge, partly through the industrial area, along the base of Mangere Mountain and returns along the Kiwi Esplanade.

Photos from my walk along the Mangere Bridge Loop Walk

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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.