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Heritage walks and places

COVID-19 Alert Level 2 – Parks and facilities information

Under Alert Level 2, all public toilets, playgrounds, basketball courts, tennis courts, golf clubs, skate parks, pump tracks, BBQs and other facilities within our parks and open spaces will reopen to the public.

Aucklanders planning to use these facilities should wash or sanitise their hands before and after use, and keep two metres away from other users. Do not use these facilities or equipment if you are feeling unwell. Where safe physical distancing may not be possible, the use of a face mask is recommended.

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Auckland literary heritage trail

This walk visits literary sites around Auckland.

Auckland's original shoreline heritage walk

See how the Auckland shoreline, from Westhaven to Judges Bay, has dramatically changed from the foreshore first sighted by settlers to Auckland.

Avondale-Te Whau heritage walks

The Avondale town centre and Rosebank Peninsula walks include some of the earliest surviving places in Avondale.

Balmoral and Sandringham walks

Find out about the historic development of Balmoral and Sandringham on these heritage walks.

Blockhouse Bay walks

See sites that are part of Blockhouse Bay's heritage and history on these walks.

Browns Bay heritage walk

On this walk you can find out why Browns Bay used to be well-known as a seaside resort, and how it came to be known as Browns Bay.

Downtown, midtown, uptown walk

These walks include the historic Auckland waterfront, the original foreshore and the city's early civic buildings.

Hobsonville heritage walk

Explore the Hobsonville airbase on the Hobsonville heritage walk.

Mt Eden - Maungawhau heritage walks

On these walks you will find out how the Mt Eden Village developed over the years to what you now see today.

Northcote Point heritage walk

A walk around one of North Shore’s most interesting heritage areas, Northcote Point.

North Shore literary walks

Volcanic cones, the Waitematā harbour and the maritime suburb of Devonport can all be seen on the North Shore literary walks.

Ōtuataua Stonefields walk - Mangere

The historical Ōtuataua Stonefields walk explores the area's unique natural heritage.

Ōwairaka - Mt Albert heritage walks

Find out about several walks in the Mt Albert area, including farms, the ballast pit, shopping and the genteel walk.

Papatoetoe heritage trail

See aspects of Māori and colonial histories in Papatoetoe on this walk.

Rangitoto Ships' Graveyard

Wreck Bay and the adjacent coastline of Rangitoto are the graveyard for at least 13 ships.

Remuera heritage walk

Find out where the place name Remuera came from and more on this heritage walk.

Shakespear WWII defences - Shakespear Regional Park

Discover the WWII history in Shakespear Regional Park.

Sir George Grey collection - Auckland Central Library

This incredible collection was gifted to Auckland citizens by Sir George Grey in 1887.

Symonds Street Cemetery heritage walks

Symonds Street Cemetery, one of New Zealand's oldest urban cemeteries, and was Auckland's main burial ground from 1842 to 1886.

Takapuna-Milford heritage walk

On this walk you will explore the Takapuna-Milford area at low tide, when the fossil forest is most visible and the foreshore more accessible.

Te Maketū walk

Discover Te Maketū and take a glimpse into our past.

The University of Auckland heritage trail

See architectural and historical attractions of the Auckland University campus on this short walk.

Three Kings heritage trail

Rich in Māori and European history, find out how people, places and activities have contributed to Three Kings unique heritage.

Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area

Read about the Waitakere Ranges Heritage Area, including local area plans, protection of the area and its heritage features, reporting and development.

Whatipu heritage walk

On this walk you can learn about the history of Whatipu while enjoying the natural landscape.

Wynyard Quarter - Auckland Waterfront walk

Find out about some of the heritage features you will see in the Wynyard Quarter.

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