The volcano double cone and twin craters of Mt Roskill have been destroyed through the installation of a water reservoir, but from the top, it is easy to view Mt Albert, Mt Eden, Big King and One Tree Hill.
Our flat walk (if you choose not to walk up to the summit of Mt Roskill) links up three reserves – War Memorial Park, Walmsley Park and Underwood Park. The final part of the walk is at the colourful shops of Stoddard Road.
Quick facts about this walk
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The walking route is also great for cyclists, prams/buggies and dog walkers (on-leash and off-leash dog exercise areas in Walmsley Park and Underwood Park).
We stopped for a very good coffee at an almost hidden Ethiopean cafe in the Tulja Centre, unfortunately, it’s closed now. However, you can try The Coffee Club Stoddard Road, Mt Roskill instead.
| Walk time: | approx. 1.5 hours |
| Distance: | about 7.5 kms |
| Start: | Corner of Sandringham Road extension/Stoddard Road. |
| Track: | Mostly level paths, steep paths ascent to summit of Mt Roskill. |
| Difficulty: | Suitable for most ages and levels of fitness and mobility, designed with flat shoes or running shoes in mind. |
| Buggies/Wheelchairs: | Suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs if Mt Roskill summit is avoided. |
| Dog Friendly: | On leash and off leash dog exercise areas |
| Highlights: | Views of Auckland City skyline, Mt Albert, Mt Eden, Three Kings, One Tree Hill. Oakley Creek and ducks. |
| FREE Map: | Download your FREE map of this walk |
Photos from my walk along the Mt Roskill Explorer
More of my walks in central Auckland
Grey Lynn Explorer
Sunday walk in Ponsonby
Hobson Bay Circuit
Dingle Dell and St Heliers Circuit
St Heliers and Glover Park
Saint Johns Explorer
Apirana St Johns Loop
Coast to Coast Walk
Mt Eden Volcano Walk
Parnell Rose Gardens Loop with Views and Beautiful Scents
Auckland Waterfront Walk to St Heliers Bay via Mission Bay
