One of East Auckland’s most scenic and popular walkways, the coastal Rotary Walkway in Pakuranga is a most do! It winds its way along the verge of the Tamaki River from Panmure Bridge, eventually finishing at Halfmoon Bay (via a few extra streets and paths). The distance is 10.5km one way, so a significant walk … Continue reading Coastal Rotary Walkway Pakuranga
Find your walk, grab your phone and follow your progress live as you embark on your adventure. This is walksinauckland.com live GPS maps service – giving you the ability to see your complete route in detail and track your progress as you walk. The maps are constructed on Google Maps – using map services most … Continue reading live Google Walking maps
We have now added a fourth loop walk taking in the wonderful Pakuranga Rotary walkway. This 5kms loop walk follows the Tamaki Estuary through Farm Cove and explores the Sunny Hills suburban streets, with views of Mount Wellington and One Tree Hill. You may wish to cycle the whole 5 kms of the Pakuranga Rotary walkway, or … Continue reading Pakuranga Farm Cove Loop
Today we set out to explore another part of the Pakuranga Rotary Walkway, this time taking a loop behind Saint Kentigern College and through Manor Park. This mainly flat 4km walk would suit workers at Pakuranga Plaza as well as residents. Views of Mount Wellington and water craft. Great for cyclists (cycle the full length … Continue reading Pakuranga Kentigern Loop
Part of our Pakuranga Loop Walk is along the Pakuranga Rotary Walkway which currently extends to Pigeon Mountain, along the Tamaki Estuary and Whakaaranga Creek. It is a safe cycling, jogging and walking route. The walkway is paved and relatively flat, making it suitable for wheelchairs, pushchairs and a range of fitness levels. The walkway along the … Continue reading Pakuranga Loop walk
Pigeon Mountain in the suburb of Half Moon Bay is another of Auckland’s volcanoes. The mountain was originally three times its present size but its two craters have been quarried away to provide scoria. It is called Pigeon Mountain because in early European times, native pigeons called ‘kereru‘ used to live here. You can walk … Continue reading Pigeon Mountain and the Wetlands Loop Walk