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
Map location and how to find Te Atatu Peninsula Walk
Photos from my walk along the Te Atatu Peninsula Walk
My walks near Te Atatu in West Auckland
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22 September 2023
Auckland Region North Island Titirangi West Auckland
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Auckland Region Massey North Island West Auckland
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Glen Eden and Waikumete Cemetery Circuit Walk
27 August 2023
Auckland Region Glen Eden North Island West Auckland
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Henderson Opanuku Stream Circuit
27 August 2023
Auckland Region Henderson North Island West Auckland
The Henderson Opanuku Stream walk comes under Project Twin Streams.
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Avondale Whau River Walk
27 August 2023
Auckland Region Avondale North Island West Auckland
The Avondale Whau River walkway from New Lynn, was a new discovery yesterday.
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Moire Park Bush Walk
27 August 2023
Auckland Region Massey North Island West Auckland
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New Lynn Pottery and Parks
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Auckland Region New Lynn North Island West Auckland
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Henderson Creek Loop
27 August 2023
Auckland Region Henderson North Island West Auckland
It turned out to be a wonderful warm spring day – perfect for exploring the pathways beside Henderson Creek in West Auckland
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Glen Eden Bush and Stream Walk
27 August 2023
Auckland Region Glen Eden North Island West Auckland
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West Harbour Loop
26 August 2023
Auckland Region Hobsonville North Island West Auckland
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Waikōwhai Walkway and Park
21 August 2023
Auckland Region Hillsborough North Island West Auckland
Waikowhai Park is a large piece of bushland and attractive parkland off Hillsborough Road. There are several excellent walks in the park.
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Waitakere Dam Walk, Turn off for Waitakere Tramline Track Walk
6 August 2023
Auckland Region North Island Waitakere Ranges West Auckland
6.50 km • 2 Hours • Easy • Waitakere Ranges • Auckland
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Oratia Stream Loop
23 July 2023
Auckland Region Glen Eden North Island West Auckland
We decided to check out the Oratia Twin Streams walk and cycleway to see if we could include it as part of a fun circular walk. We ...
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Hobsonville Point Path – The Coastal Walkway
26 June 2022
Auckland Region Hobsonville North Island West Auckland
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Herald Island Path
26 June 2022
Auckland Region Hobsonville North Island West Auckland
2.7 km • 40 minutes • Easy • Herald Island Path is an easy loop walk in Hobsonville, Auckland.
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Gibbons Track Walk
22 April 2022
Auckland Region North Island Waitakere Ranges West Auckland
14 kms • 3 Hours • Medium • The Gibbons Track is one of our favourite walks in the Waitakere Ranges in Auckland © Freewalks.nz
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Whites Beach Walk
28 March 2022
Auckland Region North Island Piha West Auckland
3.30 km • 2 hours return • Very easy • White’s Beach is a beautiful sandy beach 3.3 km to the north of Piha.
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Cascade Walkway
1 April 2021
Auckland Region North Island Waitakere Ranges West Auckland
4 kms • 4 Hours • Medium
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Cornwallis Beach Walk
1 April 2021
Auckland Region North Island Waitakere Ranges West Auckland
2 kms • 1 Hour • Very Easy
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Upper Huia Reservoir Walk
1 April 2021
Auckland Region North Island Waitakere Ranges West Auckland
17.00 kms • 4 Hours 30 Minutes Round Trip • Medium
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Mt Zion Hill Walking Track
1 April 2021
Auckland Region North Island Piha West Auckland
7.80 kms • 3 Hours 40 Minutes • Medium
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