Burrill Track, in the Okiwi area, was formed in the 1970's by miners prospecting for copper. Category: Tramping track Completion Time: 8 hr return
A challenging longer walk (7 hrs) through regenerating native forest that is also part of Te Araroa, The Long Pathway. The track starts at the Dome carpark and ends at Govan Wilson Rd, Matakana. Category: Tramping track Distance: 14 km to Govan Wilson Road Completion Time: 7 hr one way
Starting from the Dome tearooms carpark, steps lead up along a narrow road reserve to the Dome Forest conservation area. Category: Walking track Distance: 1 km to lookout one way Completion Time: 40 min one way
From the Dome Forest lookout the track continues to the Dome Summit where you get views of Taranga Island. Category: Tramping track Distance: 3 km one way Completion Time: 1 hr 30 min one way
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
This return walk traverses the coast part way to Cape Rodney overlooking New Zealand’s oldest and most popular marine reserve. Category: Walking track Distance: 1.5 km one way Completion Time: 45 min to 1 hr one way Alert: Goat Island Walkway closed until further notice due to stock damage.
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 Alert: Upgrade works have begun on the Constable Road end of Goldie Bush walkway.
There are a number of tramping tracks which offer great views of the island and surrounding coastline. Category: Tramping track
The Kaiaraara Track heads up past the kauri dam to the summit of Hirakimata (Mt Hobson). Category: Walking track Completion Time: 3 hr one way Alert: Track is open, new work at the bottom may confuse some people. Temporary signage is in place to help with directions.
Kaitoke Hot Springs Track is a popular easy walk to sulphurous hot springs on Great Barrier Island. It's buggy and wheel chair friendly too. Category: Easy access walk Completion Time: 1 hr one way
Two short tracks in Logues Bush, east of Wellsford, loop through regenerating native kauri forest. Category: Walking track Distance: 2 km Completion Time: 1 hr 30 min or 30 min short loop Alert: Right-hand loop track closed 31 August 2009.
A network of marked tracks in the Mataitai Conservation Area, near Clevedon, suitable for experienced trampers. Category: Tramping track Alert: Mataitai Forest routes
Stroll to view the Pohuehue waterfall or walk the longer loop (also known as the Beverley Price Loop Track) through regenerating forest in the Pohuehue Scenic Reserve, just south of Warkworth. Category: Walking 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 Alert: Upgrade works have begun on the Constable Road end of the Goldie Bush Walkway.
The Mokoroa Stream Track is a challenging loop walk which comes off the Goldie Walkway. Category: Tramping track Distance: 2.3 km one way Completion Time: 3 hrs one way Alert: Upgrade works have begun on the Constable Road end of the Goldie Bush Walkway.
Take a walk to the summit of Mount Auckland (Atuanui) through regenerating native forest. At the summit you’ll have panoramic views of Kaipara Harbour and Hoteo River Estuary. Category: Tramping track Distance: 3.5 km to the summit one way Completion Time: 1 hr 45 min to the summit one way Alert: Parking is restricted at the Kaipara Hills Rd end due to timber harvesting operations. Exercise caution around heavy machinery at this end of the track. Parking at SH16 is unaffected.
Tramp up to the summit of Mt Tamahunga through regenerating native forest. This track is part of Te Araroa - The Long Pathway. Category: Tramping track
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
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
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 Alert: Part of the section from Haigh Rd end to Karepiro Bay have had slips. Take extreme caution negotiating these areas.
Windy Canyon Lookout is a popular walk offering spectacular views. You can then continue on Palmers Track to the summit of Mt Hirakimata. Category: Walking track Alert: During wet periods the steep track approaching the summit can be wet, muddy and slippery.
Discover some of the longer Port Fitzroy tracks which give you great views of the island. Category: Tramping track
Explore the Port Fitzroy area on one of these shorter walks, ranging from 15 minutes to an hour. Category: Walking track
Stony Batter Historic Reserve at the eastern end of Waiheke Island is renowned for its remarkable rock outcrops and extensive tunnels and gun sites dating back to World War II. Category: Tramping track
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 Alert: A number of slips along the track. Track very narrow on these sections. Take extreme caution negotiating these sections.
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 Alert: Farm section open
Discover the grave sites of those who lost their lives on the SS Wairarapa. One of the worst shipwrecks in New Zealand's maritime history, about 140 people drowned when the SS Wairarapa hit rocks near Miners Head in 1894. Category: Walking track
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