Walks in Auckland

28/10/2021

There are many in Auckland who have or are in the process of cancelling bookings for their Great Walks. What do you think of the idea of seeking for DOC to roll these over to the same dates for next season? This should also apply to any retrospective cancellations for this season.

25/12/2020

If you around Auckland this holidays, have some fun trying some different walks. We have almost 150 walks for you to enjoy. Check them out at www.walksinauckland.com

Use our Google Map to find your walk or the search-ability on the site.

Merry Christmas to you all for yesterday also.

Self guided Short Walks in Auckland for health, fitness and fun. Discover the uniqueness and diversity of Auckland walks - includes information & maps..

14/12/2020

With fine weather forecast this week and many children now on holiday, take a trip North to Mahurangi Regional Park and enjoy the fantastic Cudlip Point Walkway. Coastal views, beaches, bush and farmland. More walk details and a Google GPS Map are on our website here:

The Cudlip Point Loop walkway is a stunning walk at the eastern end of the Mahurangi Regional Park. Great views, beaches and good facilities make this an excellent day out. Two other tracks in Mahurangi Regional Park enable you to make it into a good days walking.

10/12/2020

Take the trip (by ferry perhaps) to Hobsonville Point this weekend and enjoy our loop walk that incorporates history, harbour views and plenty of cafes, parks, playgrounds and shops. More information and Google GPS Map here:

An up to 6km walk for all fitness levels. Fine for buggie/wheelchair/bike - it is paved and mostly flat. Offers great Waitemata Harbour views.

07/12/2020

This week, our recommended walk shifts to the North Shore and the amazing Devonport area. Enjoy history, quaint houses and beautiful beaches on this fascinating loop walk. Click on the link for more details and Map.
https://walksinauckland.com/devonport-narrowneck-loop/

03/12/2020

Walk and Explore RANGITOTO Island this weekend. The forecast is for fine weather and if you have not been to Rangitoto for a while, how is a great time. This is an amazing place to discover, not just the walk to the summit and return, but aim to walk around the coast road to Mackenzie Bay and to then to the summit. There are also Caves to visit - take your torch!
All the information and Google GPS MAP of the tracks on Rangitoto is on our website here:
https://walksinauckland.com/rangitoto-island/

29/11/2020

Enjoy a classic walk this week - history, nature, views and nostalgia. Check out the Rose Garden Walk Loop. Click the link for Information and a Google GPS Map of the walk.

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 enjoy. St. Stephens Church was built 1859 and there are two restaurants/cafes are nearby.

23/11/2020

This week looks like it might be a bit wetter, so here is a walk that is more in the bush and should have the stream flowing nicely too - don't swim though if the water level is up! Enjoy exploring Moire Park out West.
https://walksinauckland.com/moire-park-bush-walk/
Check out information and maps here.

20/11/2020

Find your next WALK easily by using our Google Map. Explore in your neighbourhood or further afield.
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1nyGAvnc4rAvwtNaELeRWAsZEqDc&usp=sharing
Simply enlarge the map and locate the area you want to explore, click on the icon and it will bring up a description and a link to the page for this walk. Almost 150 walks to choose from and growing!

Master Map of All Great Auckland Walks that have been tracked by GPS and loaded onto www.greataucklandwalks.com. Simply click on a pin to open the link to the appropriate track google map and/or webpage.

20/11/2020

EXPLORE and enjoy our great city by making use of one of our 145 walks located on our Google Map.
Simply expand, locate your area, click on the pin and follow the link for more information! Its easy.

Master Map of All Great Auckland Walks that have been tracked by GPS and loaded onto www.greataucklandwalks.com. Simply click on a pin to open the link to the appropriate track google map and/or webpage.

16/11/2020

Take some time this week to explore the premier shopping location of Newmarket and the surrounding area. Enjoy Mt Eden, Mt Hobson, Mt St John, Auckland Domain, Parnell, Bush and coastal tracks. This is a truly amazing part of Auckland that deserves to be fully explored.
Check out our five Newmarket Walk options here:
https://walksinauckland.com/walks-from-newmarket/

This photo is the Gateway to one of my favourite Auckland Volcanic Maunga, Mt St John!

These 5 Auckland loop walks from Newmarket takes in Mount Eden summit, Parnell, Auckland Museum, Hobson Bay walkway, Mt Hobson, Mt St John

13/11/2020

The Puhinui Stream Forrest Walk is one you might consider exploring this weekend. Adjacent to the vast Totara Park, this walk takes in mature native bush, open fields, streams and wonderful birdlife. This is a great family walk, with playgrounds and lots of variety. Check out the information and GPS Google Walking Map at https://walksinauckland.com/puhinui-stream-forrest-walk/