Much of the walk is through regenerating native bush with the occasional tall old tree, totara and kauri, to look up at in awe, as well as groves of young kauri. You will pass by a small waterfall, and today it was very dry.

Quick facts about this walk

Walk time: approx.1 hour 15 minutes
Distance: about 6.0 kms
Elevation: Descent 266m, ascent 257m.
Highlights: Native bush, stream, Manukau Harbour beaches.
Track: Some level paths with many steps and steep inclines.
Difficulty: Suitable for most ages and levels of fitness and mobility, designed with sturdy flat shoes or running shoes in mind. Muddy in winter.
Start: Atkinson Park, Park Road (between South Titirangi Road and Titirangi Beach Road)
Dog Friendly: Yes – welcome on leash
Facilities: Playground and public toilet at Titirangi Beach
FREE Map: Download your FREE map of this walk
The Hobbiton Movie Set Day Tour - Ex Auckland

The Hobbiton Movie Set Day Tour - From Auckland

On a fine day, the beaches on the edge of Manukau Harbour glisten in the sunshine. Take a picnic to have on the grass.

Part of the track is in good condition, and another part would be difficult to navigate in winter. Sturdy shoes are recommended.

Playground and public toilet at Titirangi Beach.  Dogs on leash. Thomas’s Cup cafe is recommended.

Photos from my walk along the Titirangi and French Bay Loop

More of my walks near Titirangi, West Auckland

Boardwalk with kids on the Hobsonville Point coastal walkway in West Auckland

Hobsonville Point Path – The Coastal Walkway

5.5 km • 1.5 hours • Easy • Also known as The Coastal Walkway, this is a great loop walk around the point is suitable ...
Walk details →
Sea views on the Herald Island Path in Hobsonville, Auckland by Sandra at Freewalks.nz

Herald Island Path

2.7 km • 40 minutes • Easy • Herald Island Path is an easy loop walk in Hobsonville, Auckland.
Walk details →
Walk out to the beach at Pararaha Point on the Gibbons Track in the Waitakere Ranges

Gibbons Track Walk

14 kms • 3 Hours • Medium • The Gibbons Track is one of our favourite walks in the Waitakere Ranges in Auckland © Freewalks.nz
Walk details →
Whites Beach Walk from Piha

Whites Beach Walk

3.30 km • 2 hours return • Very easy • White’s Beach is a beautiful sandy beach 3.3 km to the north of Piha.
Walk details →
Cornwallis Beach Walk

Cornwallis Beach Walk

2 kms • 1 Hour • Very Easy
Walk details →
Cascade Walkway Auckland walks

Cascade Walkway

4 kms • 4 Hours • Medium
Walk details →
Upper Huia Reservoir |||||||Upper Huia Reservoir Walk

Upper Huia Reservoir Walk

17.00 kms • 4 Hours 30 Minutes Round Trip • Medium
Walk details →
Looking back to the car park|Mt Zion Walking Track

Mt Zion Hill Walking Track

7.80 kms • 3 Hours 40 Minutes • Medium
Walk details →