Mission Bay – Walking in the rain

It was a big decision today, do we do the Mission Bay walk this morning, this afternoon or tomorrow due to possible rain?

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The weather was looking grim and the weather forecast even grimmer. We decided – this morning. It rained on and off, there was a bit of blue sky, and the coffee at De Fontein was very good!

Quick facts about this walk

Start Point:	Tamaki Drive, Mission Bay
Track:	A mix of level paths, steep paths and steps.
Difficulty:	Suitable for most ages and levels of fitness and mobility, designed with flat shoes or running shoes in mind. Not suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
Buggies/Wheelchairs:	Not suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
Dog Friendly:	Yes –On leash only.
Facilities:	Chlidren's Playground
Highlights:	Wonderful views of Rangitoto, Hauraki Gulf and Auckland City.

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Mission Bay buzzes on sunny summer bays with lots of activity in the water, the foreshore and the cafes. It was still busy today with people braving the rain because it was not that cold.

This walk takes you along the short beach promenade and up on the clifftops overlooking Hauraki Gulf and the city skyline. You do have to look out for cyclists when you walk along the shared pathway.

Mission Bay has a great choice of cafes, eateries (Japanese, Indian, Mexican, Italian…) and one special ice-cream parlor! Meet your friends by the fountain and enjoy the fresh salt air by the harbour.

Suggested Cafés: Various along Tamaki Drive
(the coffee is very good at De Fontein

Map location and how to find Mission Bay

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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.