Whangaparaoa Path
Whangaparaoa town centre to Stanmore Bay Beach via the Rata Road walkway. 3km one way, mostly paved, dogs on leash, family friendly. Playground and splash pad at the beach end.
Whangaparaoa town centre to Stanmore Bay Beach via the Rata Road walkway. 3km one way, mostly paved, dogs on leash, family friendly. Playground and splash pad at the beach end.
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.
Five walks in Shakespear Regional Park, from the 2.5km Lookout Track to the coastal Tiritiri Track with Pink Beach. Camping, facilities, no dogs, kauri dieback info all covered.
3.9km loop, yellow markers from Waterfall Gully car park, waterfall, WWII gun emplacement, 360° lookout. No dogs, kauri dieback info included.
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.
Complete guide to the Stillwater Beach Walk, 8.5km return to historic Dacre Cottage at Karepiro Bay. Tide tips, track conditions, kauri dieback closure info, and birdlife. Stillwater entrance open.
5km loop from Te Haruhi Bay, red markers, cliff-top views of Tiritiri Matangi Island, Pink Beach at low tide, WWII degaussing station. No dogs. Complete route guide.