You'll find a great selection of walks in Auckland. From short walks to full day hikes, Auckland has plenty to offer.
My map of all Auckland Walks – over 150+
Ambury Park Farm Walk
The walk around Ambury Park Farm is a fun, family friendly excursion.
Auckland Waterfront Walk to St Heliers Bay via Mission Bay
9.70 kms • 2 Hours • Very Easy
Avondale Whau River Walk
The Avondale Whau River walkway from New Lynn, was a new discovery yesterday.
Bayview Coast and Bush Walk
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.
Bayview Giant Kauri Walk
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.
Beach Haven Coastal Walk
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.
Belmont Bay Walk
This Belmont Bay walk on Auckland’s North Shore, was chosen by my friend after she read an inspiring article about the founder of the Belmont cafe “Little & Friday“.
Botanic Gardens and Totara Park Loops
A beautiful sunny morning made our trip south for a walk around the Auckland Botanic Gardens and Totara Park walking tracks and the Puhinui Stream forest, a wonderful experience.
Botany and Dannemora Circuits
This short loop walk exploring the reserves from Botany Town Centre to Dannemora is suitable for people who work at Botany Town Centre and enjoy a short walk in their breaks, families with young children (playground, ducks) and dog owners.
Bridle Track
The Bridle Track is a 1km one way, easy walk from Port Fitzroy on Great Barrier Island. It took me around 13 mins to walk. Pretty bush on a very good track.
Centennial Park Walking Tracks
Centennial Park (inland from Campbells Bay on Auckland’s North Shore) is a very large reserve that contains a regenerating native forest.
Chelsea Heritage Park Loop
Winter is perhaps not the best time to do this bush walk starting at the Chelsea Estate Heritage Park – the track was very muddy and slippery – but we survived, and it was fun!
Clevedon Reserve Stairway to Heaven walk
The Clevedon Reserve Stairway to Heaven walk in Papakura is dog friendly, with huge native trees, views, birdlife & quarry environment.
Coast to Coast Walk
This weekend we embarked on an alternative Auckland coast to coast walk – from Waitemata Harbour to Manukau Harbour with less road and more parks
Conifer Grove Circuit
The walk along Conifer Grove Esplanade offers views across Manukau Harbour north to Wattle Downs and south to Karaka.
Devenport Narrow Neck Loop
The dark grey sky and strong winds did not bode well for our walk from Narrow Neck Beach (north of Devonport) to Ngaratinga Bay – a mini coast to coast loop.
Devonport and North Head Loop Walk
One of my favorite walks in Auckland is North Head and Devonport. There are many things to do and see in Devonport Village and the views from North Head are magnificent.
Devonport Ngataringa Loop
Beautiful view of Auckland city and harbour from the waterfront path to the left of the ferry wharf in Devonport.
Devonport to Takapuna Green Route Walk
8 km • 2 hours • Easy. According to my GPS, the Devonport to Takapuna Green Route walk is 8km and will take you around 2 hours, allowing for photo taking. © Freewalks.nz
Downtown and Pink Pathway Loop
Discover why I enjoyed the Downtown and Pink Pathway Loop in Auckland CBD so much.
Eskadale and Highbury Reserves
This loop bush walk from Birkenhead War Memorial Park, through the reserves of Ridgewood, Eskdale and Birkenhead Domain was slightly challenging as the map that we had obtained did not fit the directions.
Gibbons Track Walk
14 kms • 3 Hours • Medium • The Gibbons Track is one of our favourite walks in the Waitakere Ranges in Auckland © Freewalks.nz
Glen Eden and Waikumete Cemetery Circuit Walk
When I first came to live in New Zealand, I lived in Glen Eden. I had never visited Waikumete Cemetery until today. What an amazingly beautiful and fascinating place.
Glen Eden Bush and Stream Walk
Glen Eden has undergone stream restoration and cycleways development as part of the Twin Streams Project, so we set out for an exploratory walk to see what we could uncover.
Glenfern Loop Track Walk
Starting in the Glenfern Sanctuary, this walk is a 2.6km loop walk on Great Barrier Island. It took me 1 hour to complete including stops at the Sunset Rock lookout and the big kauri tree.
Greenhithe Loop Walk
Today we finally got to walk and discover just what a diverse and interesting place Greenhithe is
Hamlins Hill – Historic Gem
Hamlins Hill (Mutukaroa) Regional Park is a gem in the midst of Auckland City with a rich history and plenty of open space for you to unwind and enjoy
Henderson Creek Loop
It turned out to be a wonderful warm spring day – perfect for exploring the pathways beside Henderson Creek in West Auckland
Henderson Opanuku Stream Circuit
The Henderson Opanuku Stream walk comes under Project Twin Streams.
Herald Island Path
2.7 km • 40 minutes • Easy • Herald Island Path is an easy loop walk in Hobsonville, Auckland.
Highbrook Park Loop
If you have been out to Highbrook Business Park in South Auckland, you may have noticed a walkway along the waters edge to the north. This has intrigued my friend and I for some time, so today we set out to explore and work out a way to include it an interesting circular walk.
Historic and Spectacular Mangere Mountain
Mangere Mountain and Domain are one of Aucklands true gems to explore. It is full of spectalular views of Aucklands Harbours and City, as well as many geological and history highlights.
Hobsonville Point Path – The Coastal Walkway
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.
Judges Bay Path Walk in Auckland
1.7 km • 30 minutes • Easy loop walk around Dove Meyer Robinson Park down to Judges Bay beach then through the cemetery, onto a bit of road and back down past the Parnell Baths.
Lake Pupuke Takapuna
Today’s walk around Lake Pupuke in Takapuna was a discovery one.
Le Roys Bush Loop
Saying that you are going for a walk in the bush in urban Auckland, may sound like an oxymoron, however, that is one of the many wonderful aspects of walking in Auckland – you never have to go far to find native bush.
Mahurangi West Walk in Auckland
6.10 kms • 2 Hours • Medium • Great short day walk in Mahurangi West over farmland and beaches with great views along the way
Mairangi Bay Loops
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.
Mangere Bridge Loop Walk
We like to find excuses to head to Mangere Bridge for a walk. The village has a vibrant atmosphere, as the cafes that spill out onto the pavement bring the village to life and there are always visitors.
Mangere Esplanade Loop Walk
It was a treat to walk along Kiwi Esplanade (Mangere Bridge) at high tide in the sunshine this morning.
Maraetai Loop Coastal Walk
The Maraetai Loop Walk lives up to our criteria for a route that is diverse and interesting
Meadowood Reserves Loop
The Meadowood Reserves loop walk follows a route documented by Margaret Scrymgeour from her booklet “Explore the Shore”.
Moire Park Bush Walk
We have done this Moire Park Bush Walk in Massey, West Auckland, twice previously and this time we returned to make use of the yellow walking/cycling bridge that now crosses the motorway.
Motu Kaikoura Track
The Motu Kaikoura Track is a 4km one way, medium walk on Great Barrier Island. It took me around 2 hours to walk there and back. Only accessible by boat.
Mt Eden Volcano Walk
Mt Eden is one of the most popular places to visit in Auckland. Today’s walk around Mt Eden in the autumn sunshine and clear skies was wonderful.
Mt Hobson Summit Walk
Starting in Kaiarara Bay to Mt Hobson Summit is a 15.5km loop walk on Great Barrier Island. It took me 5 hours to complete including stops.
New Lynn Pottery and Parks
This walk in New Lynn (West Auckland) explores either side of the town centre and takes in Olympic Park and it’s popular children’s playgrounds, and the wetlands of Manawa.
Northcote Point and Auckland Harbour Bridge
I felt like a tourist in my home city this morning! The morning was stunning and I was really looking forward to exploring Northcote Point.
Oneura Bay (Red Cliff Cove) Castle Peak Summit Loop Track
Starting in Red Cliff Cove the Castle Peak Summit is a 5km loop walk on Great Barrier Island. It took me 1.15 hours to walk including photo stops.
Orakei Basin Walk & Loop Path
3 km • 45 mins • Easy • Start at Meadowbank Rd/Train station and walk in either direction around Orakei Basin. Lovely wide track with big boardwalks and through a bit of shady bush. Dogs on a lead.
Oratia Stream Loop
We decided to check out the Oratia Twin Streams walk and cycleway to see if we could include it as part of a fun circular walk. We did it!
Otara Creek Walkway
The Otara Creek Walkway in South Auckland, passes through some 220 hectares of waterway/tidal mudflats and forms a green corridor within Otara township.
Papakura Inlets Walks
It was low tide this morning as we walked around the Pahurehure Inlet at Papakura.
Parnell Rose Gardens Loop with Views and Beautiful Scents
Beautiful gardens, huge Pohutukawa trees, history, sculptures, monuments, swimming and wonderful harbour views ensure the Parnell Rose Gardens Loop is a walk for all to enjoy.
Pigeon Mountain Volcanic Cone
One of Auckland’s less known and visited volcanic cones in Half Moon Bay, East Auckland
Point View Reserve Loop
Last weekend while we were exploring the Whitford area, we stumbled across the Point View Reserve, and decided to check it out.
Puhinui Reserve Walkway
Puhinui Reserve Walkway was another new discovery for us last week. It is a huge (199 hectares of rural landscape) undeveloped area out near Auckland Airport (off Price Road, off Puhiniu Road).
Puhinui Stream Forrest Walk
This walk is through an extensive site of native bush alongside Totara Park & the Manurewa Botanical Gardens is beautiful, challenging and interesting
Spectacular Views from Mt Victoria in Devonport
Today was clear and sunny, which called for a walk and climb to look over Auckland from up high from Mount Victoria in Devonport
Takapuna Explorer
Our walk around Takapuna on Auckland’s North Shore was in warm winter sunshine.
Takapuna to Milford Loop Walk
Many walkers on Auckland’s North Shore will be familiar with this route.
Te Ara Tahuna – Orewa Estuary Path
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.
Te Atatu Peninsula Walk
The Te Atatu Peninsula Walk provides wonderful views of Auckland harbour – the Chelsea sugar factory, the Sky Tower, Rangitoto Island and the Harbour Bridge. You could almost be on an island! And the water looks beautiful at both high and low tides, dotted with mangroves.
Tiritiri Track – Shakespear Regional Park Walk
5 kms • 2 hour loop walk • Very Easy • Beaches, farmland with plenty of lookouts along the way.
Titirangi and French Bay Loop
This walk begins near the village of Titirangi and follows the path down through Atkinson Park to Titirangi Beach and French Bay.
Totaravale Reserves
The Totaravale Reserves loop walk loosely follows a route documented by Margaret Scrymgeour from her booklet “Explore the Shore”.
Tuff Crater Path
5 km • 1.5 hours • Easy. This walk takes you along the rim of the Tuff Crater, a great short walk in Auckland.
Unsworth Heights Native Bush to Beautiful Rosedale Park
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.
Waikōwhai Walkway and Park
Waikowhai Park is a large piece of bushland and attractive parkland off Hillsborough Road. There are several excellent walks in the park.
Waitakere Dam Walk, Turn off for Waitakere Tramline Track Walk
6.50 km • 2 Hours • Easy • Waitakere Ranges • Auckland
Wattle Downs Walkway
Wattle Downs in South Auckland was another new area for us to explore. The Wattle Downs Walkway goes around the edge of the peninsula that extends into Manukau Harbour, at one spot there are views through to Manukau Heads.
Wenderholm Te Akeake Walk
1.8 km • 30 minutes • Easy walk down the long sandy beach and enjoy the great coastal views.
West Harbour 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.
Western Springs Park Lake Walk
1.80 km • 30 Minutes • Very Easy • Perfect short walk in Auckland, especially for the family and kids.
Westgate Loop Walk
It has been a challenge to find an interesting walk from Westgate Shopping Centre that meets our criteria – this one is not one of the best
Westhaven Path Loop Walk
7.8 km • 1 hour 45 minutes • Very Easy • Walk past luxury boats, then under the Auckland harbour bridge
Weymouth Walkway Loop
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.
Whites Beach Walk
3.30 km • 2 hours return • Very easy • White’s Beach is a beautiful sandy beach 3.3 km to the north of Piha.
Whitford Beach – Turanga Creek Walk
This stunning walk surprised as we set out to discover an original walkway today.
