For Mental Health Awareness Week 2022, we've created a guide of some of Tāmaki Makauraus' best walks, and there is definitely no shortage of options, wherever you are. The theme of MHAW this year is reconnecting and reconnecting with nature is a big part of mental and physical wellbeing. We encourage you to spend some time outside, breathing in the fresh air, noticing the world around you and moving your body. This guide is for you, so you can go for a walk when you need it.
Ti Point Coastal Walk - 4 km / 2 hours return. Follow signs for Ti Point Road off the Matakana-Leigh Road and drive down to the boat ramp where you'll find parking and the start of the walk. Learn more.
Leigh Coastal Walk - 1 hour one way. There a a variety of different starting points but we'd recommend starting at Lax Crescent, where street parking is available. Learn more.
Puhoi Track - 4.8 km / 2 hours one way. Start from Remiger Road, cross the Puhoi River by swingbridge and climb through pines to the old ridge track. Learn more.
Tāwharanui Ecology Path - 3.3km / 1.5 hours return. Start at Sanctuary Hut in the Anchor Bay car park and follow the yellow track markers over the rocks, up along the cliff and through the native bush. Learn more.
Duder Regional Park - 4.3 km / 2.5 hours. Learn more.
Shakespeare Tiritiri Path - 5 km / 1.5 hours. Start at the beautiful Te Haruhi Bay and follow the red markers. Learn more.
Long Bay Okura Track - 8.4 km / 2.5 hours return. The path begins at the northern end of the car park, follow the road past the security chain and turn left on to a flat walkway. Learn more.
Tamaki Drive Coastal Loop - 3.4 km / 40 mins. Learn more.
Westhaven Promenade Loop - 6.6 km / 1.5 hours. Start on Curran Street or under the Harbour Bridge and simply follow the path, stop for a coffee at Homeland or Williams! Learn more.
Orakei Basin Loop - 4 km / 1 hour. You can access this walk from the Ōrākei train station, from Ōrākei Road and from Purewa Road in Meadowbank. Learn more.
Hunua Suspension Bridge Path - 4 km / 75 mins. Start at the suspension bridge over Wairoa Stream which is located near the car park on the Wairoa Reservoir Access Road. Learn more.
Mercer Bay Path - 2.2 km / 50 mins. Start at the end of Te Ahua Road, above Piha, the path works best in a clockwise direction. Learn more.
