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Fort Takapuna Historic Walk

Fort Takapuna offers an interesting insight into the coastal defences that were built to defend the Auckland harbour entrance from feared Russian invasions.
Category: Short walk
Distance: 0.5 km one way
Completion Time: 15 min one way

Goldie Bush Walkway

Goldie Bush Scenic Reserve offers a variety of walks through coastal kauri forest, taking in the impressive Mokoroa Falls.
Category: Walking track
Distance: 4.5 km one way
Completion Time: 1 hr one way

Mataitai Forest (Ness Valley) walks

The tracks in the Mataitai Conservation Area have been closed to protect kauri in the reserve from the disease kauri dieback.
Category: Tramping track

Mokoroa Falls Track

The Mokoroa Falls Track comes off the Goldie Bush Walkway, when started from Horseman Rd. It descends along a ridge to a lookout platform.
Category: Walking track
Distance: 1.4 km one way
Completion Time: 30 min one way

Mokoroa Stream Track

The Mokoroa Stream Track is a challenging loop walk which comes off the Goldie Bush Walkway.
Category: Tramping track
Distance: 2.3 km one way
Completion Time: 3 hr one way
Alert: Route suitable for experienced trampers only

Mt William Walkway

Walk to the summit of Mt William or take a shorter walk to a kauri grove, through Mt William Scenic Reserve, just south of the Bombay Hills.
Category: Tramping track

North Head Historic Walk

The 2-km self-guided North Head Historic Walk will introduce you to the military history of North Head. Learn about the defences that were placed on the headland to protect Auckland from feared Russian invasions.
Category: Short walk
Distance: 2 km one way
Completion Time: 1 hr one way
Alert: Temporary closure of a section of the Coastal Track

Okura Bush Walkway

Take a 3-hour return walk along the Okura Bush Walkway. The walkway winds its way through the Okura River Estuary and through coastal forest to Karepiro Bay and historic Dacre Cottage.
Category: Walking track

Te Henga Walkway

The cliff top walk from Bethells Beach (Te Henga) to south of Muriwai Beach (or reverse) reveals stunning views of Auckland's wild west coast.
Category: Walking track

Vining Walkway

The Vining Walkway leads you up and through Vining Scenic Reserve. The track follows a ridge through open forest before joining the Auckland Regional Council Ring Track.
Category: Tramping track
Distance: 2.6 km one way
Completion Time: 2 hr 30 min one way

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Publications

Auckland day walks brochure Easy access walks - North Island
Easy access walks - South Island

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Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies

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Contacts

Auckland Area Office
Phone:	+64 9 445 9142

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Auckland Visitor Centre
Phone:	+64 9 379 6476
Address:	137 Quay Street Princes Wharf Downtown Auckland 1010
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