Stony Batter Historic Reserve walks
Located in Stony Batter Historic Reserve and Waiheke Island in the Auckland region
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Introduction
DOC manages a number of short walks starting from the Stony Batter Historic Reserve.Check the days and times tours operate
Guided tour of Stony Batter tunnels or +64 21 483 425
Walking and tramping
Advanced: Tramping trackDog access
To Stony Batter Historic Reserve from car park
Time: 10-25 min
This is a 10 to 25 minute walk to the tunnels from the carpark off Man O' War Bay Road. Look for direction signs at the carpark.
Stony Batter Historic Reserve to Opopo Bay
Time: 1 hr 40 min return
Look for the sign on the right hand side of the road opposite the turn off to the main tunnel complex. Follow the wooden marker posts through the rock outcrops.
The track descends through farmland and native bush to a gravel beach. The track may be overgrown in some areas and extra care is required when following the markers.
These walks are part of the Te Ara Hura collection of tracks
Stony Batter Historic Reserve is at the eastern end of Waiheke Island, about 40 minutes drive from Matiatia Wharf.
This area is not serviced by public transport.
From Onetangi, head up the hill on Waiheke Road. After a couple of kilometres, turn left into Man O’War Bay Road. Follow this road through farmland then turn left into Stony Batter Road. There is a parking area adjacent to a walkway that crosses private farmland to reach the Stony Batter Historic Reserve.
Expect track damage
Opopo Bay Tracks are open but require caution due to storm damage. Hooks Bay and Stony Batter Historic Reserve and tunnels are open.
Check you are pest-free
Check, clean, and seal your gear to ensure you don't bring pests, soil, and seeds.
Contacts
| Auckland information | |
| Phone: | +64 7 867 9080 |
| Email: | kauaerangavc@doc.govt.nz |
| About: | Kauaeranga Visitor Centre provides visitor information for this area |