Takapuna Explorer

Our walk around Takapuna on Auckland’s North Shore was in warm winter sunshine.

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It was great to see so many people out walking – some with their dogs off-leash on the beach (check out the Council dog rules), making the most of the day.

Quick facts about this walk

Walk time:	approx. 90-120 minutes
Distance:	about 8 kms
Start:	Takapuna Boat Ramp, The Promenade
Track:	Mix of flat and undulating paths.
Difficulty:	Suitable for users of average fitness and mobility.
Highlights:	Takapuna Beach, Rangitoto, Mangrove, native birds, ducks
Dog Friendly:	Yes – Off Leash at the beach
FREE Map:	Download your FREE map of this walk

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We followed a route documented by Margaret Scrymgeour from her booklet “Explore the Shore”. This walk takes in the sandy shore as well as the mangrove filled estuaries. The walk is quite undulating, so gave us a good workout. The views of Rangitoto are stunning, and we also enjoyed the view to Auckland City, Mount Eden and the Harbour Bridge.

Photos from my walk along the Takapuna Explorer

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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.