Mairangi Bay Loops

The clifftop and beach loop walks starting at Campbells Bay and taking in Mairangi Bay, and Murrays Bay and part of Rothesay Bay on Auckland’s North Shore provide stunning views over the Hauraki Gulf and Islands.

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Last Updated on: 16 May 2024

The beach walkway is dependent on weather and tides (check tides here).

Today the beach at Maurangi Bay was busy with sailors, surf lifesavers, swimmers and paddle boarders.

Quick facts about this walk

Walk time:	approx. 1.5 hours
Distance:	about 6.65 kms
Parking:	View Road, Campbells Bay.
Track:	Mostly level paths with some steps and one steep climb.
Difficulty:	Suitable for most ages and levels of fitness and mobility, designed with flat shoes or running shoes in mind. Not recommended at high tide.
Buggies/Wheelchairs:	Not suitable for pushchairs.
Dog Friendly:	Yes – Off leash
Highlights:	Coastal views.
FREE Map:	Download your FREE map of this walk

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People were out walking their dogs – and the dogs looked very happy racing around off the leash along the cliff paths. Be sure to check out the Auckland Council dog rules for the North Shore beaches here.

Dogs are allowed under control off-leash at any time at Churchill Reserve Beach (Rothesay Bay).

The walkways do have steps so a good level of fitness is needed.

Photos from my walk along the Mairangi Bay Loops

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