Puhinui Reserve Walkway

Puhinui Reserve Walkway was another new discovery for us last week. It is a huge (199 hectares of rural landscape) undeveloped area out near Auckland Airport (off Price Road, off Puhiniu Road).

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Puhinui Reserve forms part of the extensive Matukuturua volcanic field and is linked with pre-European settlements centred around Wiri Mountain (which has been extensively quarried) and Matukutura (McLaughlins Mountain).

Quick facts about this walk

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The area is used for a 3 day equestrian event once a year. It is a great area for safe family cycling on mountain bikes. This is a mostly flat walk. Dogs are not permitted as it is a conservation area for birdlife (such as the rare or endangered NZ Dotterel, wrybill, fernbird, and black stilt). Take a picnic – there are no nearby cafes.

The walking route is suitable for mountain buggies. Puhiniu Reserve is a great place to visit from about the end of July to see the newborn lambs and calves.

Map location and how to find Puhinui Reserve Walkway

Photos from my walk along the Puhinui Reserve Walkway

Comments Puhinui Reserve Walkway

ryan@what is my purpose

This place looks amazing. I have always wanted to visit New Zealand. This is a beautiful reserve. I love the carving someone did out of the log. WOW!

adrian@landscaping brisbane

I agree with Ryan. What a beautiful picture of New Zealand! I too have always wanted to go there.

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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.