You'll find a great selection of walks in Auckland. From short walks to full day hikes, Auckland has plenty to offer.
Auckland Waterfront Walk to St Heliers Bay via Mission Bay
9.70 kms • 2 Hours • Very Easy
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.
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
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
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.
Herald Island Path
2.7 km • 40 minutes • Easy • Herald Island Path is an easy loop walk in Hobsonville, Auckland.
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.
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
2 km • 1 hour • Easy • Just 5 km from down town Auckland it’s the highest volcano in Auckland on Mt Eden.
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.
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.
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.
Tiritiri Track – Shakespear Regional Park Walk
5 kms • 2 hour loop walk • Very Easy • Beaches, farmland with plenty of lookouts along the way.
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.
Wenderholm Te Akeake Walk
1.8 km • 30 minutes • Easy walk down the long sandy beach and enjoy the great coastal views.
Western Springs Park Lake Walk
1.80 km • 30 Minutes • Very Easy • Perfect short walk in Auckland, especially for the family and kids.
Westhaven Path Loop Walk
7.8 km • 1 hour 45 minutes • Very Easy • Walk past luxury boats, then under the Auckland harbour bridge
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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