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You'll find a great selection of walks in Auckland. From short walks to full day hikes, Auckland has plenty to offer.

Below are our favourite Auckland walks & hikes for your enjoyment. Walks include full details along with stunning photos taken by us. You’ll find points of interest, track highlights, history, track quality, elevation, and a personal run down on what we think about the walk. Auckland is an inspiring place to explore with plenty of great walking trails.
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Auckland City Domain

2 kms • 1 Hour • Very Easy

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Auckland waterfront walk to St Heliers Bay via Mission Bay - Copyright Freewalks.nz

Auckland Waterfront Walk to St Heliers Bay via Mission Bay

9.70 kms • 2 Hours • Very Easy

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Awhitu Regional Park Walk

4 kms • 1.5 Hours • Easy

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Start of the Bridle Track at Port Fitzroy on Great Barrier Island by Sandra from Freewalks.nz New Zealand (1)

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.

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Cascade Walkway Auckland walks

Cascade Walkway

4 kms • 4 Hours • Medium

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Cornwallis Beach Walk

Cornwallis Beach Walk

2 kms • 1 Hour • Very Easy

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Couldrey House Lookout - Wenderholm Regional Park - Auckland - Copyright Freewalks.nz

Couldrey House Lookout – Wenderholm Regional Park

0.6 km • 15 minutes • Medium

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Devonport Heads Walk - Auckland - Copyright Freewalks.nz

Devonport Heads Walk

7.50 kms • 10 Hours • Easy

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Arriving by ferry for the Devonport to Takapuna Green Route Walk by Freewalks nz

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

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Walk out to the beach at Pararaha Point on the Gibbons Track in the Waitakere Ranges

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

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Sandra at Sunset Rock Lookout on the Glenfern Loop Track at Port Fitzroy on Great Barrier Island by Sandra from Freewalks.nz New Zealand

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.

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Sea views on the Herald Island Path in Hobsonville, Auckland by Sandra at Freewalks.nz

Herald Island Path

2.7 km • 40 minutes • Easy • Herald Island Path is an easy loop walk in Hobsonville, Auckland.

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Heritage Trail – Shakespear Regional Park - Auckland

Heritage Trail – Shakespear Regional Park

3.9 km • 2 hours • Medium

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Boardwalk with kids on the Hobsonville Point coastal walkway in Auckland by Freewalks.nz

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.

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Beach and wharf at Judges Bay in Auckland - Walk by Freewalks.nz

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.

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Karangahape Road to Queens Wharf Art Path

5 km • 1.25 hours • Very easy

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Stop at the seat for lovely views on the Long Bay Regional Park coastal walk in Auckland - Copyright Freewaks.nz

Long Bay Regional Park Coastal Walk

5.80 kms • 2.5 Hours • Medium

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Lookout Track – Shakespear Regional Park

Lookout Track – Shakespear Regional Park

2.5 km • 1 hour • Medium

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Mahurangi West, Auckland Region - Copyright Freewalks.nz

Mahurangi West Walk in Auckland

6.10 kms • 2 Hours • Medium

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Massey Cosseys Track – Walk detail

Massey Cosseys Track

9 kms • 3 Hours • Medium

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Beach landing at the start of the Motu Kaikoura Track or Man O War Passagewalk on Great Barrier Island by Sandra from Freewalks.nz New Zealand

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.

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Free Mt Eden Volcano Walk - Auckland - New Zealand - Arial view from the crater of Mt Eden

Mt Eden Volcano Walk

2 km • 1 hour • Easy • Just 5 km from down town Auckland it’s the highest volcano in Auckland on Mt Eden.

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Excellent views from the summit of Mt Hobson on Great Barrier Island by Sandra from Freewalks.nz New Zealand

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.

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Looking back to the car park|Mt Zion Walking Track

Mt Zion Hill Walking Track

7.80 kms • 3 Hours 40 Minutes • Medium

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One Tree Hill Walk - Auckland - Copyright Freewalks.nz

One Tree Hill Walk

3.50 kms • 2 Hours • Easy

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Sandra enjoying the views on the Oneura Bay (Red Cliff Cove). Castle Peak Summit Loop Track on Great Barrier Island by Sandra from Freewalks.nz New Zealand

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.

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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.

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At the summit of Rangitoto Island Rangitoto Island Track and Summit Walk

Rangitoto Island Track and Summit Walk

11.70 kms • 4 Hours • Easy

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Stillwater beach walk - Auckland - Copyright Freewalks.nz

Stillwater Beach Walk

8.50 kms • 3 hours 20 minutes • Very Easy

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Start walking down the beach|||||||Tapapakanga Regional Park Walk

Tapapakanga Regional Park Walk

6 km • 2 Hours • Easy

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start of the walk|||||Tawharanui Beach Walk at Low Tide

Tawharanui Beach Walk at Low Tide

7.30 kms • 2 Hours 30 Minutes • Easy

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Tawharanui Ridge Walk

10 kms • 4 Hours • Very Easy

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Ōrewa Estuary Path - Auckland

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.

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Tiritiri Track – Shakespear Regional Park Walk

5 kms • 2 hour loop walk • Very Easy • Beaches, farmland with plenty of lookouts along the way.

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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.

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Upper Huia Reservoir Walk

17.00 kms • 4 Hours 30 Minutes Round Trip • Medium

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Waitakaere Dam Walk - Auckland - Copyright Freewalks.nz

Waitakere Dam, Tramline Track Walk

6.50 km • 2 Hours • Easy

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Wenderholm Perimeter Track

Wenderholm Perimeter Track

4.6 km • 1.5 hours • Medium

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Wenderholm Regional Park Beach in Auckland - Copyright Freewalks.nz

Wenderholm Regional Park Beach Walk

1 km • 1 Hour • Very Easy

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Te Akeake Walk – Wenderholm Regional Park - Auckland - Copyright Freewalks.nz

Wenderholm Te Akeake Walk

1.8 km • 30 minutes • Easy walk down the long sandy beach and enjoy the great coastal views.

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Western Springs Park Lake Walk

1.80 km • 30 Minutes • Very Easy • Perfect short walk in Auckland, especially for the family and kids.

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Westhaven Path Loop - Short Auckland Walk - Freewalks.nz

Westhaven Path Loop Walk

7.8 km • 1 hour 45 minutes • Very Easy • Walk past luxury boats, then under the Auckland harbour bridge

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Whites Beach Walk from Piha

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.

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