Mangere Bridge to Onehunga Loop walk

7.5 km • 1.5 hours • Easy • Another short walk in Auckland in Mangere. The walk takes in views of Mangere Mountain and Manukau Harbour

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Another sunny winter morning in Auckland and no wind – perfect for a walk in Mangere and Onehunga! The Manukau Harbour tide was in and the water was like a mirror! Many people were out walking, running, cycling and fishing.

This walk takes in views of Mangere Mountain and Manukau Harbour. See the harbour shore birds, the mangrove swamp area, Onehunga Wharf, Onehunga Mall, a dog off-leash area in Onehunga Bay Reserve, and Jellicoe Park (with its historical houses, picnic tables, children’s playground and public swimming pool).

With a distance of 7.5 km, it is a bit longer than our usual walks.

Quick facts about this walk

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There are several cafes to choose from at Mangere Bridge village along Coronation Road as well as a good choice of funky cafes in Onehunga.

You could even catch the train to Onehunga and pick up the walk from the station!

Stop and relax at Onehunga’s beach.

Nearby places to visit: Watercare Coastal walkway, Ambury Regional Park, Villa Maria Winery and cafe, Butterfly Creek, Mangere Strawberry and Vegetable Farm @ 127 Kirkbride Road.

Other Mangere Walks:

Photos from my walk along the Mangere bridge to Onehunga 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.