As we progressed we changed our mind and found a walk that neither of us had done before, taking in part of Onehunga’s foreshore (Taumanu Reserve).
The walk follows the edge of the Onehunga Bay Reserve and then the edge of Manukau Harbour along Orpheus Drive.
In summer, I would expect to see more shorebirds. Even though the walk passes through part of the industrial area of Onehunga, it is still interesting.
This mostly flat walk can be accessed from Mangere Village also.
Onehunga Bay Reserve has a great wide open space (off leash dog exercise area) for dogs to run around in, and, at high tide, a lagoon to swim in. At low tide, it is an estuarine mudflat full of stinky, black mud (gumboots required in winter/after rain in the reserve itself). Cycle paths and a children’s playground are included.
Auckland Council has restored the foreshore next to Orpheus Drive to bring back a natural coastal edge and create recreational opportunities for the community. The area now provides high-quality open space, beaches, a boat ramp and picnic areas.
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