Auckland Region
Mahurangi Farm-Forestry Trail
Join me on the Mahurangi Farm-Forestry Trail! Easy 6km walk with kids, regenerating tōtara, waterfall discovery, and summer blackberries.
Join me on the Mahurangi Farm-Forestry Trail! Easy 6km walk with kids, regenerating tōtara, waterfall discovery, and summer blackberries.
Mahurangi West Walks to Te Muri Beach at low tide, Cudlip Point Loop Track or Tungutu Loop track for excellent views.
Fishermans Rock Reserve at Army Bay, rocky headland with cave, rock pools and cliff jumping at high tide. End point of the Gulf Harbour Coast to Coast path. Dogs on leash, tide tips included.
Walk coast to coast across the Whangaparaoa Peninsula from Gulf Harbour Marina to Fishermans Rock Reserve. 3.5km, easy, dogs on leash, two playgrounds, ferry access on weekdays.
Planning to walk the Beverly Price Loop Track? Discover essential track info, including hiking times, elevation, and how to find the best lookout points.
alk pest-free Motuora Island in the Hauraki Gulf. Multiple tracks through regenerating bush, coastal viewpoints, and beaches. Camping available with excellent kiwi spotting at night. Water taxi from Sandspit Wharf.
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 ridge-top lookout. Get the details you need here.
Mt Tamahunga near Matakana is the highest accessible summit between Auckland and Whangarei at 437m. This steep 3-hour return track climbs through farmland and native bush with coastal views along the way.
6.2 km loop • 1 hour 30 mins • Easy • Explore the scenic Brick Bay Sandspit Loop Walk with views, Tui-filled bush, and beach walking. Perfect at low-tide with picnic spots along the way.
1.9 km return • 48 mins • Easy • Excellent short walk from Moturekareka Island to Motutara Island on Kawau Island
1.2 km • 30 minutes loop • Medium • There is a bit of a steep uphill climb to Tungutu lookout but well worth the effort.
3.5 km • 1 Hour • Steep start up the hill, easy after that • Great short day walk in Mahurangi West over farmland and beaches with great views along the way
Your complete guide to Auckland walks & hikes. Short walks, dog friendly walks, bush & volcano walks all around Auckland.
We’ve been out walking all over the North Island of New Zealand and documented our walks in detail.
Auckland Regional Walks are a journey of discovery! From South Auckland to the Hauraki Gulf, the city centre, West Auckland and North Shore to name a few.
A scenic 1.8km beach and estuary walk in Wenderholm Regional Park. 30 mins return, flat terrain. Insider tips, directions, and maps.
2.5km loop from Te Haruhi Bay car park, blue markers, one steep section, 360° views over Hauraki Gulf. No dogs. Swimming at Te Haruhi Bay after.
Te Pare Point walk guide: two starting options, parking reality, tide tips, pa site history and what you’ll actually see from the top. 15 mins from Hahei Beach.
