Auckland Region
Matiatia Owhanake Coastal Loop Walk
7.7 km in a loop • 2.5 hours • Medium • There are a lot of ups and downs with stairs, but the beaches and Matiatia Owhanake coastal views are awesome.
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7.7 km in a loop • 2.5 hours • Medium • There are a lot of ups and downs with stairs, but the beaches and Matiatia Owhanake coastal views are awesome.
5.80 kms • 2.5 Hours • Medium • Make a day of your time at Long Bay Reserve and complete the Coastal Track. This is pleasant and spectacular.
Recently a friend enquired about doing walks in Auckland with young children who like to ride bikes and scooters.
There are many outdoor activities and things to do in Auckland, and I would like to share with you one thing that won’t cost you too much money and won’t take up too much of your time – and thats by going on one our short walks in Auckland!
December is a beautiful time of year to get out walking when hopefully the weather starts becoming more stable and before it gets too hot.
Our self-guides indicate if there are any dog friendly off-leash exercise areas and/or are suitable for dog friendly walks in Auckland.
Auckland’s terrain is mainly hilly so it can be difficult to find flat walks that are buggy and pram friendly. Here is my list of walks in Auckland for prams or buggies.
Your complete guide to Auckland walks & hikes. Short walks, dog friendly walks, bush & volcano walks all around Auckland.
Manukau Harbour has many nooks and crannies to explore. Here are 10 places where you can walk beside Auckland’s Manukau Harbour and enjoy the diverse and unique landscapes.
10.5 km one way • 1 – 5 hours • Mostly flat walk • One of East Auckland’s most scenic and popular walkways, the coastal Rotary Walkway in Pakuranga.
3.75 km • 45 minutes • Medium • The views across to Blockhouse Bay and Manukau Heads in the far distance along the Lynfield coastal walk this morning, were spectacular!
East Auckland walks are a blend of heights and shores. Explore Pigeon Mountain, Botany, Dannemora, and find serenity at Whitford Beach.
My South Auckland walks in East Tamaki, Mangere, Manukau, Manurewa, Papakura and Penrose.
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.
Te Atatu offers some great walks, cozy cafes, and lush parks. Enjoy my walks in this relaxing suburban area in West Auckland.
Explore Hobsonville walks! From coastal beauty to farmers markets & urban sprawl, Hobsonville has it all for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike
My West Auckland walks in Waitakere Ranges, Piha, Avondale, Glen Eden, Henderson, Hillsborough, Hobsonville, Massey, New Lynn, Titirangi & Te Atatu.
Rosedale’s diverse blend of walks, leisure, shopping, and natural beauty keeps me coming back for more, and I can’t wait to share these hidden treasures with you
Beach Haven is where I escape to connect with nature and unwind. Shepherds Park offers tranquillity, while Eskdale Reserve brings bushwalks alive. The beach beckons for refreshing shoreline strolls, and Chelsea Estate Heritage Park is really interesting.
The Beach Haven coastal walk on Auckland’s North Shore hugs to the coastline with views to Bayview, Hobsonville Point and the bush that runs alongside the Upper Harbour Highway.
The Maraetai Loop Walk lives up to our criteria for a route that is diverse and interesting
5.5 km • 1.5 hours • Easy • Also known as The Coastal Walkway, this is a great loop walk around the point is suitable for the whole family. Catch the ferry from downtown Auckland or drive to Hobsonville Point.
Long Bay Regional Park is situated on the northeast coast of Auckland and is one of the cities most popular destinations for walking.
“Explore the Shore” is a series of three books each containing 10 main walks and compiled by Margaret Scrymgeour. The walks cover a large area of Auckland’s North Shore.
11.70 kms • 4 Hours • Easy • Rangitoto Island is an amazing day out in Auckland. Arrive by ferry or private boat and explore. The 360-degree views of Auckland and the Hauraki Gulf from the summit are spectacular.
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
Waiheke Island walkways and vineyards are just waiting to be explored.
Enjoy my journey through 500+ stunning New Zealand walks. Join me in uncovering awe-inspiring walking tracks and hidden gems around NZ.
8 km • 1.5 hours • Easy • Ōrewa Estuary Path is a great loop walk on an excellent wide concrete track made for walkers and bikers. When the tide is in you’ll enjoy lovely views around the whole track.
3.36 km • 1 hour 15 minutes • Steep, but not too bad • Harataonga walk on Great Barrier Island delivers panoramic ocean views, rainforest, and a touch of history.
5 km • 1 hour • Very Easy • The Mangemangeroa Shelly Park Beach Path walk was a totally new discovery for us today.
3.3 km • 30 to 60 mins depending on which way you go • Easy • Waiatarua Reserve has something for everyone.
5.77 km • 1 hour • Easy • We began our walk today with a route in mind, starting off from Onehunga Train Station.
7.5 km • 1.5 hours • Easy • Another short walk in Auckland in Mangere. The walk takes in views of Mangere Mountain and Manukau Harbour
Find out why North Shore is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover my favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the North Shore area.
Join me on a journey through Mt. Wellington’s walks, from coastal beaches at Point England to volcanoes.
Manukau’s waterfront walks are a must-do! Explore the Coastal Walks and Foreshore for stunning views and seaside serenity in South Auckland.
Many walkers on Auckland’s North Shore will be familiar with this route.
Today we set out to explore the Bayview area near Glenfield on Auckland’s North Shore. What a wonderful surprise to find a beautiful bush walk, alongside the Upper Harbour reaches, all part of the Glenfield Coastal Walkway.
We returned to Bayview on the North Shore to complete a circular walk in a different direction to our previous Bayview Coast and Bush Walk.
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.
Today we finally got to walk and discover just what a diverse and interesting place Greenhithe is
Centennial Park (inland from Campbells Bay on Auckland’s North Shore) is a very large reserve that contains a regenerating native forest.
The walk around Ambury Park Farm is a fun, family friendly excursion.
It was a treat to walk along Kiwi Esplanade (Mangere Bridge) at high tide in the sunshine this morning.
The Weymouth Walkway south of Auckland, is a mainly flat (suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs), concrete paved path that follows the coastline of Manukau Harbour and the Puhinui Creek mangrove forest inlet.
It was low tide this morning as we walked around the Pahurehure Inlet at Papakura.
This stunning walk surprised as we set out to discover an original walkway today.
The Unsworth Heights to Rosedale Park walkway is a spectacular ‘there & back’ walk with many activities and options for variety to make it a loop.
Starting by the West Harbour Marina, the West Harbour Loop walk is fully paved, winds through wonderful bush and provides stunning views over the water back to Auckland city.
I’ll only send you emails when I’ve added some new interesting walks to the website that I think you might like.
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