Places to visit in the Auckland area
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Easy access walks - North Island
Easy access walks - South Island
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The Great Walks
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