Why Warkworth is Auckland’s Best-Kept Walking Secret

If you’re looking for a good walk without the Auckland crowds, Warkworth is your answer. Just an hour up the motorway, this little coastal town opens the door to some seriously beautiful trails.

What makes these walks special? You’ve got everything from easy beach strolls where the kids can spot crabs in rock pools, to proper coastal hikes with those Instagram-worthy gulf views.

Many of the tracks wind through working farms, so don’t be surprised if you’re sharing the path with curious sheep or cattle. The best part is how varied it all is. One day you might be wandering through native bush listening to tui calls, the next you’re walking white sand beaches or exploring wildlife sanctuaries where you can actually see native birds thriving.

Most walks are pretty straightforward to follow, though pack decent shoes if you’re planning to scramble around the rocky bits.

List of all walks in Warkworth

Group of adults and kids from ECC by Evana walking through long grass on track at top of Beverley Price Loop with countryside views

Beverly Price Loop Track Guide | Difficulty, Time & Views

Planning to walk the Beverly Price Loop Track? Discover essential track info, including hiking times, elevation, and how to find the best lookout points.
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Brick Bay Sandspit Loop Walk

Brick Bay Sandspit Loop Walk

6.2 km loop • 1 hour 30 mins • Easy • Explore the scenic Brick Bay Sandspit Loop Walk with views, Tui-filled bush, and beach ...
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Dome Summit Track near Warkworth

Dome Forest Summit Track

Climb the Dome Forest Summit Track near Warkworth for stunning 360° views across Rodney. This 2-hour return walk takes you through native bush to a ...
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Highfield-Garden-Reserve-Donkey-Park-and-Algies-Bay-Loop-Walk

Highfield Garden Reserve Donkey Park and Algies Bay Loop Walk

1.9 km Loop • 40 minutes • medium • Feed the cute donkeys then walk down to Algies Bay to complete the loop back to ...
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Kauri Park Loop Walk in Warkworth, Auckland

Kowhai Park Loop Walk

An easy 1.3km bush loop walk in Warkworth with native trees, historic lime kilns, and birdsong. Great for families, 20 mins round trip.
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Sandra on boardwalk through regenerating wetland with green farmland hills at Tāwharanui

Māori Bay Coast Walk, Tāwharanui Regional Park

Low tide beach walk from Lagoon to Māori Bay (7.3km) with rock hopping, tide pools, and ridge return. Time it right - 3 hours either ...
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Wooden trig point with grazing sheep and Anchor Bay coastal views on Tāwharanui South Coast Track

North and South Coast Track, Tāwharanui Regional Park

Walk 8km to Tokatū Point through farmland with takahē and cattle. One of Auckland's best coastal walks with kiwi at night in this predator-free sanctuary.
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Puhoi Lookout Track to Remiger Rd

Puhoi Lookout Track to Remiger Rd

9.3 km return • 2 hours 25 mins • Easy • Explore the scenic Puhoi Lookout Track, a walk offering panoramic views of historic Puhoi ...
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Te Ārai Point Coastal Track

Te Ārai Point Coastal Track

White sandy beaches, sheltered quarry swimming, and coastal headland views at Te Ārai Point near Mangawhai. Track details, gravel road access, and endangered fairy tern ...
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Te Araroa Puhoi to Orewa Walk

Te Araroa Puhoi to Orewa Walk

Paddle down the Puhoi River then tackle coastal rocks and road walking to Orewa Beach. This Te Araroa section needs two tide windows and gives ...
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