On a sunny day, St Heliers village has a holiday feel about it – with the harbour water sparkling, the golden sand and people enjoying the waterfront. It is contrasted with the quietness of the native bush in Dingle Dell.

bush and plants and walkpath

Quick facts about this walk

Walk time: approx. 1 hour
Distance: about 5.38km
Parking: Along Tamaki Drive, St Heliers (note Parking Time Zones)
Buses: Tamaki Drive, St Heliers
Track: A mix of level paths, gradual inclines and bush tracks.
Difficulty: Suitable for users of average fitness and mobility. May require boots in wet weather, running shoes suitable in dry weather.
Buggies/Wheelchairs: Not wheel-friendly.
Dog Friendly: Dog friendly walk with an off-leash exercise area
Facilities: Children's Playground, picnic area, Cafe
Highlights: Sea/harbour views, beach, residential homes, native bush, views of Mt Victoria and North head.
FREE Map: Download your FREE map of this walk
The Hobbiton Movie Set Day Tour - Ex Auckland

The Hobbiton Movie Set Day Tour - From Auckland

Best price (save up to $176 pp)

This is a dog friendly walk with an off-leash exercise area. There is a children’s playground at the corner of Maddills Farm and Allum Street.  Plus a picnic area in Dingle Dell Reserve. And a good choice of cafes along the Tamaki Drive waterfront.

Download the FREE map of this walk here

Photos from my walk along the Dingle Dell and St Heliers Circuit

Comments on Dingle Dell and St Heliers Circuit

Sarah

This is a lovely spot (Dingle Dell) I’ve done a wedding here and it was just beautiful. These walks are all great and show that in Auckland we can get out and do something different – for walking or your wedding. Thanks for posting this. Saturday there is Opera in Dingle Dell too. Looking forward to it.
Sarah

Helen

Thank you for your comment Sarah. Dingle Dell would be a wonderful venue for a wedding – and for this Saturday’s Opera too. Helen

Download the FREE map of this walk here

More of my walks near St Heliers in Auckland Central

Walking track throug Grey Lynn Park

Grey Lynn Explorer

Auckland Central Auckland Region North Island
5.58 km • 1 hour 10 mins • Easy • This walk explores both Cox’s Bay Reserve and Grey Lynn Park.
Walk details →
Views while walking up Mount Roskill in Auckland

Mt Roskill Explorer

Auckland Central Auckland Region North Island
7.5 km • 1.5 hours • Easy • We had overlooked Mt Roskill as a place to walk and explore… until today.
Walk details →
Lovely view of the Sky Tower from Ponsonby

Sunday walk in Ponsonby

Auckland Central Auckland Region North Island
4.5 km • 40 minutes • Easy walk • Ponsonby and Freemans Bay are great places for a Sunday walk in Auckland. Take the whole ...
Walk details →

Hobson Bay Circuit

Auckland Central Auckland Region North Island
9 km • 1 hour 45 minutes • Easy • We made the most of today’s fine weather and walked the circumference of Hobson Bay.
Walk details →
Walking through the bush in Dingle Dell

Dingle Dell and St Heliers Circuit

Auckland Central Auckland Region North Island
One of my favourite short bush walks in Auckland is the Dingle Dell Reserve and St Heliers circuit.
Walk details →
Seats looking out over St Heliers beach on a lovely sunny day

St Heliers and Glover Park

Auckland Central Auckland Region Mission Bay North Island
4.5 kms • 1 hour • Easy • What a fabulous day for a walk in St Heliers & Glover Park – warm, sunny, no ...
Walk details →
Bush track with tree sign through St Johns in Auckland Central

Saint Johns Explorer

Auckland Central Auckland Region North Island
We have previously explored St Johns Bush and wanted to incorporate the beautiful nature reserve into one of our longer circular walks.
Walk details →

Apirana St Johns Loop

Auckland Central Auckland Region North Island
The Apirana St Johns walk makes use of the reserves within walking distance of Glen Innes Train Station.
Walk details →

Coast to Coast Walk

Auckland Central Auckland Region North Island
This weekend we embarked on an alternative Auckland coast to coast walk – from Waitemata Harbour to Manukau Harbour with less road and more parks
Walk details →
Free Mt Eden Volcano Walk - Auckland - New Zealand - Arial view from the crater of Mt Eden

Mt Eden Volcano Walk

Auckland Central Auckland Region North Island
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 ...
Walk details →
Stunning Roses

Parnell Rose Gardens Loop with Views and Beautiful Scents

Auckland Central Auckland Region North Island
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 ...
Walk details →
Couple walking along Mission Bay waterfront

Auckland Waterfront Walk to St Heliers Bay via Mission Bay

Auckland Region Mission Bay North Island
9.70 kms • 2 Hours • Very Easy • Effortless walk from Auckland ferry buildings in downtown Auckland to St Heliers Bay along Auckland’s pretty ...
Walk details →