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Here’s our pick of the best walks & hiking tracks in North Shore

Below are our favourite walks & hiking tracks in North Shore for your enjoyment. Walks are listed randomly and 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. North Shore is an inspiring place to explore with plenty of great walking trails.

List of all walks in North Shore

Cornwallis Beach Walk Auckland RegionNorth Island

Cornwallis Beach Walk

2 kms • 1 Hour • Very Easy

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

Couldrey House Lookout – Wenderholm Regional Park

0.6 km • 15 minutes • Medium

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Devonport Heads Walk - Auckland - Copyright Freewalks.nz Auckland CentralAuckland Region

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 Auckland CentralAuckland Region

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

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 Auckland RegionNorth Island

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 Auckland RegionNorth Island

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

Long Bay Regional Park Coastal Walk

5.80 kms • 2.5 Hours • Medium

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Lookout Track – Shakespear Regional Park Auckland RegionNorth Island

Lookout Track – Shakespear Regional Park

2.5 km • 1 hour • Medium

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Stillwater beach walk - Auckland - Copyright Freewalks.nz Auckland RegionNorth Island

Stillwater Beach Walk

8.50 kms • 3 hours 20 minutes • Very Easy

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Ōrewa Estuary Path - Auckland Auckland RegionNorth Island

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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Auckland RegionNorth Island

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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Wenderholm Perimeter Track Auckland RegionNorth Island

Wenderholm Perimeter Track

4.6 km • 1.5 hours • Medium

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

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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