On the eastern side of the Peninsula, specially created salt marsh wetlands on the lower terrace at Harbourview – Orangihina provide natural habitat to an abundant wildlife (fern birds, New Zealand Dotterel, oystercatchers, herons, Caspina terns, godwit and varous gulls).
Quick facts about this walk
| Distance: | 6.25km loop walk |
| Track Quality: | Mainly level paths – a mixture of paved, loose metal and boardwalks |
| Caution: | Puddles after rain. Suitable for most ages and levels of fitness and mobility, designed with flat shoes or running shoes in mind. |
| Buggies/Wheelchairs: | The walking route is suitable for cyclists, prams/buggies, pushchairs, Wheelchairs |
| Dog Friendly: | On leash only to help protect the bird life that lives around the foreshore |
| Facilities: | Children’s Playground |
| Highlights: | Waitemata Harbour views, natural habitat, shore birds |
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There are boardwalks and a picnic platform out over the water at Harbourview Beach Reserve.
The walking route is suitable for cyclists, prams/buggies and dog walkers (on leash only to help protect the bird life that lives around the foreshore).
Fans of the New Zealand TV series Nothing Trivial Season One may recognize Michelle’s house and her exercise path.
Suggested Cafés nearby: The Delicious Cafe and Demolition Deli
