Te Araroa Puhoi to Orewa Walk
Paddle down the Puhoi River then tackle coastal rocks and road walking to Orewa Beach. This Te Araroa section needs two tide windows and gives your legs a break. Here’s what you need to know.
Paddle down the Puhoi River then tackle coastal rocks and road walking to Orewa Beach. This Te Araroa section needs two tide windows and gives your legs a break. Here’s what you need to know.
Climb the Dome Forest Summit Track near Warkworth for stunning 360° views across Rodney. This 2-hour return walk takes you through native bush to a ridge-top lookout. Get the details you need here.
White sandy beaches, sheltered quarry swimming, and coastal headland views at Te Ārai Point near Mangawhai. Track details, gravel road access, and endangered fairy tern habitat – 90km from Auckland.
An easy 1.3km bush loop walk in Warkworth with native trees, historic lime kilns, and birdsong. Great for families, 20 mins round trip.
9.3 km return • 2 hours 25 mins • Easy • Explore the scenic Puhoi Lookout Track, a walk offering panoramic views of historic Puhoi village. Visit the Puhoi Pub for lunch after!
6.2 km loop • 1 hour 30 mins • Easy • Explore the scenic Brick Bay Sandspit Loop Walk with views, Tui-filled bush, and beach walking. Perfect at low-tide with picnic spots along the way.
1.9 km Loop • 40 minutes • medium • Feed the cute donkeys then walk down to Algies Bay to complete the loop back to the carpark.
Walk 8km to Tokatū Point through farmland with takahē and cattle. One of Auckland’s best coastal walks with kiwi at night in this predator-free sanctuary.
Low tide beach walk from Lagoon to Māori Bay (7.3km) with rock hopping, tide pools, and ridge return. Time it right – 3 hours either side of low tide only.