Point England Walk

We are not familiar with the Tamaki and Glen Innes area, so today was our first walk and explore arount Mt Wellington at Point England Reserve.

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Bordering the northern end of the suburb is the 41-hectare Point England Reserve.

What a gem! We had no idea that there was a sandy beach here.

This walk offers great views of East Auckland and the Waitemata harbour and as the walkway passes through bush, mangroves and farmland. This route is a part of the 7.5km Point to Point Walkway.

The walking route is also great for prams/buggies and dog walkers (on leash only).

Quick facts about this walk

Walk time:	approx. 80 minutes
Distance:	about 7.0 kms
Start:	Glen Innes Train Station (or Point England Road Reserve at end of Point England Road)
Track:	Mostly level paths.
Difficulty:	Suitable for users of average fitness and mobility.
Buggies/Wheelchairs:	Suitable for prams/buggies
Dog Friendly:	Yes – welcome on leash
Highlights:	Estuary views, boats, wetlands, mangroves, residential housing, view of two volcanoes – Mt Wellington and One Tree Hill, Point England Reserve, Maybury Reserve feijoa trees
FREE Map:	Download your FREE map of this walk

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Stretching along the Tāmaki River, the reserve encompasses diverse landscapes, including vital bird nesting areas and farmland.

The Point England walkway runs along the length of the reserve and will become part of the 11-kilometer Tāmaki Loop. The Auckland Council has plans to restore the Tāmaki River and Omaru Creek, as well as build a community center on a portion of the site.

The Omaru River is an outlet of Orakei Basin and runs underneath Meadowbank to Apirana Ave, through Maybury Reserve and out to Wai O Taiki Bay.

Nearby Walks: Tahuna Torea, Waiaturua Reserve

Photos from my walk along the Point England 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.