We visit the horse paddocks of Apirana Reserve with views of Mount Wellington, Eastern Beach and on a clear day, the Coromandel (this is part of the 7.5km Point to Point Walkway) and then walk through the native bush within St Johns Bush.
Quick facts about this walk
| Walk time: | approx. 1 hour |
| Distance: | about 4.5 kms |
| Start: | Glen Innes Train Station |
| Track: | A mix of level and hilly paths. |
| Difficulty: | Suitable for users of average fitness and mobility. |
| Highlights: | St Johns Bush native trees and ferns, residential housing, reserves, horse paddocks,views of Eastern Beach and the Coromandel, city skyline view |
| Dog Friendly: | off leash exercise area in Merton Reserve. |
| FREE Map: | Download your FREE map of this walk |
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St Johns Bush is a green corridor for birds flying across Auckland. There is a wetland area with native fish. This area is home to over 165 different species of plants. The kauri tree is over 150 years old.
Joining up reserves to minimise street walking is a challenge, but we are fortunate to have so many green spaces in Auckland. Our dream is that the reserves will be linked together sometime in the future to help us commute safely by bicycle or on foot (and hopefully wheelchairs), from one area to another, minimising road use.
Dogs off-leash exercise area in Merton Reserve.
Photos from my walk along the Apirana St Johns Loop
More of my walks near St Johns in central Auckland
Downtown and Pink Pathway Loop
