Martins Bay Coastal Walk
You’ll love this easy 30-minute return walk along Martins Bay’s stunning coastline. Park at the end of Martins Bay Road and enjoy native bush, rocky shores, and beautiful views.
You’ll love this easy 30-minute return walk along Martins Bay’s stunning coastline. Park at the end of Martins Bay Road and enjoy native bush, rocky shores, and beautiful views.
Walk the stunning Te Araroa section from Puhoi to Orewa through native bush and farmland. You’ll get coastal views, river crossings, and a proper Kiwi tramping experience. Read our guide.
Climb the Dome 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.
You’ll climb through native bush to stunning views over Mahurangi Harbour on this short but steep walk. Mt Tamahunga Walkway takes about 90 minutes return. Get the full route details here.
You’ll love this easy coastal walk at Te Ārai Point with stunning views over Pākiri Beach. Find out how to get there, what to expect, and why it’s perfect for families.
You’ll love this easy 30-minute loop through ancient kahikatea forest in Warkworth. Perfect for families, it’s peaceful, shady, and features some of NZ’s tallest native trees.
Walk the Coastal Loop at Waitawa Regional Park for stunning views over the Hauraki Gulf. You’ll pass through native bush and ancient pā sites. Get directions and track notes here.
You’ll love the Pūweto Loop Walk in Waitawa Regional Park – an easy coastal ramble with stunning views across the Hauraki Gulf. Find out about parking, track conditions and walk time.
You’ll love this easy 2km loop through native bush in Waitawa Regional Park, East Auckland. Watch for pīwakawaka (fantails) flitting through the trees. Perfect for families.
You’ll find native bush, birdlife and peaceful streams on this easy 45-minute loop through Waitawa Regional Park. Perfect if you want a quick nature escape in East Auckland.
You’ll love this easy 2km loop through native bush in Waitawa Regional Park, Clevedon. Perfect for families and packed with birdlife. Find out about parking, facilities and what to expect.
You’ll walk from Onehunga’s waterfront through Waikaraka Park to the historic Pah Homestead. It’s an easy urban route mixing harbour views with green spaces and art.
You’ll love this easy riverside loop through native bush just minutes from Warkworth town. Perfect for families, with birdsong, boardwalks and beautiful scenery. Get directions here.
You’ll find coastal cliffs, black sand beaches, and bush-clad valleys on this stunning West Auckland walk. Get directions, track notes, and tips to make the most of your time at Whatipū.
You’ll love this scenic bush walk to Karamatura Falls in Huia. It’s an easy 2-hour return through native forest with a beautiful waterfall reward. Get track details here.
You’ll love the Muriwai Cliff Top Walk for its stunning gannet colony views and dramatic black sand coastline. This easy 45-minute loop is perfect for families and photographers.
You’ll hike 10km of wild West Auckland coastline from Bethells Beach to Muriwai. Expect black sand, dramatic cliffs, and gannet colonies. Get the full route details here.
You’ll hike through native bush to stunning Wainamu Falls, then trek across dramatic black sand dunes to the coast. This 2-3 hour loop near Bethells Beach packs beaches, waterfalls and dunes into one epic walk.
You’ll find stunning views and fascinating Māori history at Pukekiwiriki Pā in Clevedon. This short walk takes you around ancient earthworks with panoramic vistas across the Hauraki Gulf.
Looking for an easy bush walk near Auckland? The Hunua Falls Short Loop takes you through native forest to a stunning waterfall in just 30 minutes. Perfect for families and beginners.
You’ll find stunning coastal views and native bush on this easy Tawhitokino Beach walk near Clevedon. Perfect for families, it takes about 45 minutes return. Read more inside.
You’ll love this easy lakeside walk around Hamilton Lake – perfect for a quick nature break in the city. Get all the details on distance, parking spots, and what to see along the way.
Looking for a coastal walk near Auckland? You’ll find stunning clifftop views, historic Māori pā sites, and rolling farmland at Duder Regional Park in Clevedon. Easy-going with plenty to see.
Looking for a cracker coastal walk near Auckland? The Duder Regional Park loop gives you clifftop views, farmland, and beaches in one go. Easy access, well marked, perfect for a morning out.
Short 1.6km loop through native bush to a charming 5m waterfall in Waitakere Ranges. Takes just 30 minutes and suits families with kids. Well-maintained Grade 2 track. Plan your visit.
Stroll this easy 2km art trail through Katikati’s town centre in about 1 hour. View 70+ stunning murals depicting local history on building walls. Flat footpaths suit all ages. Get the map.
You’ll find everything you need to know about the Mercer Bay Loop walk, including track details, stunning coastal views, and tips for exploring this beautiful West Coast trail near Auckland.
Explore this 8km return walk near Whangamata taking 2 hours on an easy graded track. One of the best preserved old mining sites on the Coromandel.
Wellington Writers Walk – hunt for 23 literary sculptures along the waterfront. Free self-guided walk featuring Katherine Mansfield, James K. Baxter & more. Includes map & tips.
Complete guide to the White Cliffs walkway, Tongaporutu. Dramatic 10-million-year-old sandstone cliffs, beach tunnel & ridge views. 15km, 4-5 hours, medium difficulty.
Join me on the Mahurangi Farm-Forestry Trail! Easy 6km walk with kids, regenerating tōtara, waterfall discovery, and summer blackberries.
An easy 1.3km bush loop walk in Warkworth with native trees, historic lime kilns, and birdsong. Great for families, 20 mins round trip.
A lush, short forest walk in Northland with a small, scenic waterfall. 1.5km loop, 30 mins, family-friendly, with expert tips and planning advice.
Jaw-dropping views, 250+ stairs, seals galore! A full guide to Cape Palliser Lighthouse with tips, maps, and what to know before you go.
A peaceful 7km riverside walk in Whakatāne, perfect for all ages. Easy flat path, birdlife, beaches, cafes, and top insider tips for your trip.
A scenic 3–4 hour forest loop in Waioweka Gorge near Ōpōtiki. See native bush, cross streams, and climb to lush ridgelines. Tips, map & planning help.
A peaceful bush walk minutes from central Wellington. 2km loop, 45 mins, kid-friendly. Insider tips, local birds, secret picnic spots & parking guide.
A short walk with big rewards—this coastal track to William Wright Falls in Orokawa Scenic Reserve is perfect for families, with insider tips, track map & best times to go.
5.14 km • 60 Minutes • Easy with a few steps • One of my “most-walked” walks in Auckland is the loop of Cornwall Park and One Tree Hill.
A stunning 2–3 hr coastal walk from Waihi Beach to secluded Homunga Bay. Maps, tips, access details and must-know local insights for your 2025 visit.
A tranquil bush walk in Auckland’s Birkenhead with ancient kauri, palms, and lush forest. Short, peaceful, and packed with native plant life.
5.7 km return • 1 hours 40 mins • Easy/Medium • Cathedral Cove – a jaw-dropping beach walk with sea caves, epic views & surprises around every bend. Don’t miss this coastal wonder!
This gorgeous 4km coastal walk through mangroves feels like stepping into a nature documentary. Easy family track with amazing birds, plus you can catch the ferry there!
14 short walks you can do right from the cruise ship dock in downtown Auckland right next to Britomart Transport hub.
9.3 km return • 2 hours 25 mins • Easy • Explore the scenic Puhoi Lookout Track, a walk offering panoramic views of historic Puhoi village. Visit the Puhoi Pub for lunch after!
Stony Batter 4.8km walk: Book tunnel tours before you go, avoid Aug-Sep closure, choose beach or car start for you, exact route to gun emplacements and boulders.
2.4 km loop • 40 mins • Easy • This is a very easy walk close to Auckland city, enjoy the beach at Pt Chev.
Discover the thrill of the Suspension Bridge Loop in Hunua Ranges! Perfect for a weekend adventure, with stunning views and fascinating history.
Everything you need for Church Bay Circuit: exact route, where to start, which fork to take, best swim spots, muddy sections to avoid. I’ve done it.