it does have a small amount of bush and a few ponds (where there are ducks that would be happy to be fed) to break up the monotony of new residential and the big box shopping area.
It is great that a bridge has been built for pedestrians/cyclists to cross the Northwestern Motorway, to and from the West Harbour side. A walk to Moire Park is now achievable, and the residents of Massey and West Harbour have easy access to the shopping area.
Quick facts about this walk
| Walk time: | 45 minutes |
| Distance: | about 3.4 kms |
| Start: | Westgate Shopping Centre |
| Track Quality: | A mix of mostly level paths and slightly steep paths |
| Difficulty: | Suitable for users of average fitness and mobility. May require boots in wet weather, running shoes suitable in dry weather. |
| Highlights: | Native trees and fauna, new housing developments, City view. |
| Dog Friendly: | Yes, on Leash |
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This short loop walk begins from the cafe (Robert Harris and Sierra) area, and leads down to the formed ponds. We followed our noses and were surprised to find that we had walked as far as Royal Reserve.
One gem on this walk is the view towards the city skyline – an unexpected bonus.
