Tongariro Northern Circuit – Great Walk
The Tongariro Nothern Circuit great walk starts and ends at the historic Chateau Tongariro where you can stay before or after your walk.
The Tongariro Nothern Circuit great walk starts and ends at the historic Chateau Tongariro where you can stay before or after your walk.
4.50 km • 1 Hour 30 Minutes • Very Easy • The Blue Lake walk is 11 km drive from central Rotorua. There is plenty of parking along the Blue Lake waterfront.
18 km • 2 Hours 15 Minutes • Medium • A haven for mountain bikers, the Whakarewarewa Forest, also referred to as The Redwoods, boasts an amazing network of over 200km of trails. This world-renowned venue caters to a wide range of skill levels, from beginner to advanced riders.
2.80 kms • 1 Hour 30 Minutes to the top • Easy. Walk or bike to the summit for great views.
11 km • 3 Hours 30 minutes • Easy • Best walk in Whirinaki Forest, it follows the river through an amazing forest.
2.3 km • 1 hour • Easy • Walk around the edge of Lake Okaro, it’s wheelchair friendly in parts.
11.5 km • 3 Hours 30 Minutes • Easy • This is one of the longer walks in the Redwoods in Rotorua.
0.20 km • 10 Minutes • Very Easy • Walk to Kerosene Creek & soak in natural hot pools near Rotorua.
3 km • 1 Hour • Very Easy • Enjoy two waterfalls plus the trout pools on this return walk to Okere Falls just out of Rotorua.
2.50 kms • 1 Hour • Very Easy – Book your entry here for 50% less!
1.7 km return • 1 hour 20 mins • Medium • The walk up to the top of the Duke’s Nose is steep, but worth it for the views.
1.9 km return • 48 mins • Easy • Excellent short walk from Moturekareka Island to Motutara Island on Kawau Island
3.4 km in a loop • 1 hour • Easy • Excellent short walk to the North Tower Lookout on Rotoroa Island. One of two walks on the island
2.7 km in a loop • 1 hour • Easy • Excellent short walk to the stunning sculpture on Rotoroa Island. One of two walks on the island.
Walk straight off the Waiheke ferry – no car needed. My guide covers exact route, tide times for coastal sections, Island Bay swim spot, those steep steps.
1.2 km • 30 minutes loop • Medium • There is a bit of a steep uphill climb to Tungutu lookout but well worth the effort.
1.9 km • 30 minutes return • Easy • Located at Mansion House Bay this is a short walk out to the point and back.
2.3 km • 45 mins loop • medium • Located at Port Fitzroy it’s a short walk to the start of Warren’s Waterfall Walk.
2.6 km • 1 hour return • uphill all the way •
Old Lady Lookout at Port Fitzroy is worth the hike for the amazing views.
Everything you need before you go: how long to the bottom, how many steps, whether you can swim, where to park, and why you can’t bring the dog.
19.7 km • 7 hours • Hard • The Tongariro Crossing is one of the Great Walks in NZ and a long day walk.
Planning a walk at Long Bay Regional Park? My guide covers the coastal track to Okura River, the nature trail, dog rules, swimming safety, and what’s changed
My guide to the Long Bay coastal walk — the route to Okura River, the two beaches along the way, when to check the tide, and what to do if you want to return along the beach
3.9 km • 1 Hour • Easy Loop Walk • Time for an out-of-Auckland walk. The Martha Goldmine Pit Rim Walkway in Waihi is an interesting one hour walk.
As much as I enjoy going for walks in Auckland, it is also refreshing to head out of town.
Recently a friend enquired about doing walks in Auckland with young children who like to ride bikes and scooters.
There are many outdoor activities and things to do in Auckland, and I would like to share with you one thing that won’t cost you too much money and won’t take up too much of your time – and thats by going on one our short walks in Auckland!
If you have been out walking around Auckland with your family as you have been growing up, being set free to go walking on your own will seem natural.
Winter in Auckland can be very wet and sometimes very cold. So to lift your spirits we have listed suggested walks where you can enjoy the signs of spring in Auckland.
December is a beautiful time of year to get out walking when hopefully the weather starts becoming more stable and before it gets too hot.
“Explore the Shore” is a series of three books each containing 10 main walks and compiled by Margaret Scrymgeour. The walks cover a large area of Auckland’s North Shore.
Grab your rain jacket, hat and gloves and head outside to warm up with a winter walk! Even though the weather may not appeal, walking will awaken your senses.
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.
Our self-guides indicate if there are any dog friendly off-leash exercise areas and/or are suitable for dog friendly walks in Auckland.
When children are age 5 or 6, they may be ready to get out walking to discover things to do in Auckland that are low-cost and fun.
Our self-guides indicate if there are any dog friendly off-leash areas and/or are suitable for dog friendly walks in Auckland.
Everything you need to walk the Raglan 3 Bridges Loop — full route in the free map download, where to start, what to expect on the way, and whether you can bring the dog.
Auckland’s terrain is mainly hilly so it can be difficult to find flat walks that are buggy and pram friendly. Here is my list of walks in Auckland for prams or buggies.
7.8 km • 1 hour 45 minutes • Very Easy • Walk past luxury boats, then under the Auckland harbour bridge
11.70 kms • 4 Hours • Easy • Rangitoto Island is an amazing day out in Auckland. Arrive by ferry or private boat and explore. The 360-degree views of Auckland and the Hauraki Gulf from the summit are spectacular.
5 km • 1.5 hours • Easy. This walk takes you along the rim of the Tuff Crater, a great short walk in Auckland.
9 kms • 3 Hours • Medium • This combines two Hunua Tracks, the Cossey Gorge Track, and the Massey Track
3.5 km • 1 Hour • Steep start up the hill, easy after that • Great short day walk in Mahurangi West over farmland and beaches with great views along the way
7 km • 1 hour 30 mins • Easy • It was great to see so many people, with their children and their dogs, out enjoying walking today at Western Springs and Meola Reef.
The Auckland CBD discovery walk is free for people who download my FREE report ‘What to do and see in Auckland’.
I have driven past Olympic Park New Lynn many times thinking it was only a children’s playground.
Yesterday we decided to stop and explore.
Stage Three of the University of Auckland short walks project, with five walking circuits starting and ending from the Epsom campus in Epsom Avenue.
Stage Two of the University of Auckland short walks project, with five walking circuits starting and ending from the Grafton campus in Park Road.
Stage Four of the University of Auckland short walks project, with five walking circuits starting and ending from the Tamaki campus in Morrin Road.