The walk takes us through the suburban streets of Freemans Bay up to Ponsonby Road via the well-hidden gem of Western Park and the sculptural installation by John Radford on Ponsonby Road.
| Walk time: | approx. 60 minutes, Allow extra time to explore. |
| Start Point: | Victoria Park Market |
| Highlights: | City dwellings, City tourist market, park with mature trees, character shopping street with cafes and restaurants |
| Track: | A mix of level and steep paths. Suitable in dry and wet weather. |
| Difficulty: | Suitable for most ages and levels of fitness and mobility, designed with flat shoes or running shoes in mind. |
| Buggies/Wheelchairs: | Not suitable for wheelchairs |
| Dog Friendly: | Off leash area available |
| Facilities: | Toilets, Picnic tables, Parking, Kauri dieback cleaning station, confidence course, Burma trail |
| FREE Map: | Download your FREE map of this walk |
Victoria Park Markets have been upgraded a lot over the years and now look great. Did you know that these buildings started life as “The Destructor; Auckland’s first rubbish depot”? Read more at History of Victoria Park Market.
Western Park is a delight. There is a comprehensive children’s playground that includes a flying fox and long slide, a fitness trail and wonderful trees such as the massive Moreton Bay Fig trees and Kauri trees and Cyprus trees to name a few. This is a dog friendly walk with an off-leash area.
Colourful Ponsonby Road is worth exploring and there are many cafes and restaurants to choose from. This area is also full of heritage buildings and places of interest.
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